***THIS GIVEAWAY HAS REACHED ITS 10,000 ENTRY CAP AND IS NOW CLOSED – SEE WHO WON BELOW!***
And our VERY lucky winner this week is… Hallie (who knows that Belle Isle was once a fishing village for the Powhatan Indians – something even we hadn’t heard). Congrats – and see you in a few weeks!
We’re spending today with the family for the holiday, but we had to drop in with our big giveaway for you guys. See, when we found out we’d be speaking at this year’s R.Home for the Holidays event on November 8th (which we’ve gone to for the past four years for fun, so it’s really crazy to think that we’ll be speakers) a hair-brained idea popped into my head: what if we gave away a trip to Richmond? And when I mentioned it to the kind folks at Richmond Magazine (the hosts of the event), they not only didn’t call me crazy – they said “let’s do it!” So with their help and the generous support of Visit Richmond VA, my hair-brained idea is coming to life (insert evil cackle here). And it’s bigger and better than I ever guessed it could be. That’s right, someone is about to get hooked up.
The prize includes round-trip airfare from anywhere in the continental United States (arriving Thursday, Nov 8 and departing Sunday, Nov 11) and car rental for the length of your stay – all courtesy of Visit Richmond VA. While you’re here, you’ll be put up for three nights in Richmond’s most iconic and stately hotel – The Jefferson.
And of course, Richmond Magazine is giving you tickets to (sold out!) R.Home for the Holidays on Thursday night where we’ll be speaking and doing a book signing (psst- it has now sold out so we’re working on a free Richmond signing that we’ll share as soon as it’s finalized for any interested locals).
As for what else you can do while you’re here… what about a $100 gift card to one of our favorite restaurants? The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing overlooks the city and is actually the spot where Sherry and I celebrated finding out she was pregnant with Clara.
And since you can’t come to our town and not hit up some of our favorite stores, we’ve wrangled $100 gift cards from four of our favorite spots: La Difference, Mongrel, Quirk Gallery and the consignment store trio of Clover (kids), Clementine (adults) and Ashby (teens).
Plus, Richmond Magazine and Visit Richmond VA are tossing in a bunch of passes to various Richmond must-dos, like the Chihuly glass exhibit at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (one of our favorites!) and a Real Richmond Food Tour that’ll give you a taste of several local restaurants in one night.
- PRIZE: As described above: a round-trip flight to Richmond for two people plus a car rental from Visit Richmond VA, a three night stay at The Jefferson Hotel, tickets to R.Home for the Holidays, $100 each to The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing, La Difference, Mongrel, Quirk Gallery, and Clover / Clementine / Ashby.
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “RICHMOND ME” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: … one fact you know about Richmond. Did you know that it’s known as The River City? Or that it was recently named The Best River Town In America by Outdoor magazine? Or that it’s where Spielberg’s new Lincoln movie was filmed? Or just that it’s the capital of Virginia and where we live?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, October 10th at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- ELIGIBILITY: Flights from the lower 48 United States only, must be 18 or older, tickets must be booked by October 15th. See more guidelines here. (*we really tried to get this to work as an international prize, so sorry that it couldn’t happen – maybe next year!)
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…
Note: We aren’t paid or perked for hosting these giveaways, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of the Richmond Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau, The Jefferson Hotel, Richmond Magazine, R.Home Magazine, , La Difference, Mongrel.
kathryn says
Richmond me! I know I have family near Richmond…aaaand thats about it.
Laura Martin says
“RICHMOND ME” I must admit to being Richmond-ignorant. I do know it is a place I would love to visit though!
Michelle says
Richmond me! I’ve only driven through on I-95…soo nice bridge!
Shauna says
RICHMOND ME!!!!!
Would love to explore Richmond after watching you speak live and in person!!!!
Katie Boss says
RICHMOND ME!! I don’t know anything about Richmond and have been wanting to check it out ever since I started reading your blog. Here’s hoping I get that chance!
sandra says
Richomnd me! Don’t know much but would love to visit!
Cathryn Hill says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is just over an hour away from Newport News, VA where my brother lives. I only get to see him and his family maybe once every other year!
ellesees.blogspot.com says
RICHMOND ME!
Fact: I’ve been to Richmond.
Shellie Laird says
Richmond Me!!! I visited Richmond once, loved it. Was actually born in Virginia (Norfolk) so I’d love to go back!
Angela says
Richmond ME!!!!!!! I would LOVE to visit your town. With our two little girls (4 and 2) we don’t get away, like at all! LOL All I know about Richmond is that it is your town, but you make it sound so awesome! Hope to get to visit it someday :-)
amy cheng says
Richmond Me!!!
Don’t know much about the place but it looks pretty cool :)
Sarah says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
I have never been to Richmond. But from what I know, it reminds me of Minneapolis (water, urban area, but with a ton of outdoor space). I’d love to visit!
Terresa says
Richmond me!!
I know that Richmond is in Virginia, which is in the northeast. I also know that I have never been anywhere in the northeast and have a hankerin’ to go there:) that’s a funny word to type!!
Sara says
RICHMOND ME! I’ve never been to Richmond (or VA for that matter)! Would be great to visit!
Caitlynne says
RICHMOND ME! I knew it was the capital of VA and is rich with history but not much else!
Trisha says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is where the state fair is held :)
Stefanie says
Richmond Me! Somehow stuck in my mind is the fact that Patrick Henry delivered his famous “Give me Liberty or Give me Death” speech in St. John’s Church. That’s what I know about Richmond!
Jenn says
Richmond Me!!! I’ve never been!
Kelly says
Richmond Me! I know that people in Richmond are very nice. When my husband and I were almost late to a wedding in Richmond due to a HUGE traffic jam on southbound 95 (which is apparently very common), we had to dash into a cute little coffee shop to quickly change. The workers were so accommodating and gave us ice water as they could see we were very stressed and frantic. Oh, and I was seven months pregnant.
Katie C says
RICHMOND ME ….!! That is where you live!!! But also history wise – after Ulysses S. Grant’s (commander of the Union army) successes in the Civil War, he went on and continued to Richmond where he battled Robert E. Lee and won, thus causing the Confederacy to collapse. Grant was then President after the Civil Ware for a couple years and the fifteenth amendment was established under his guidance, which gave constitutional protection for African Americans to vote.
Pretty neat stuff!
I would totally take my sister-in-law with me because she and I read your blog religiously! I just got married this past September and she had my first niece this past May. So, it would be a great get-a-way for her to go on a mini vacation, especially to meet you guys!
Sumayah says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that it’s where you guys live with your cute little family. It’s also the capital of VA and it’s where they hold the DC 101 chili cook off every year!
Emily M. says
Richmond Me!!
i know that it is home to VCU :)
Manda Burge says
RICHMOND ME! I know the famous “Give me liberty, or give me death speech” was given in Richmond..
Rebecca says
Richmond me!!
I’d love to visit.
annette says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know any facts BUT I do talk to a different person at least once a day from there where I work! (I always secretly want to ask if they read your blog! lol)
Kathy Z says
RICHMOND ME!!
I knew about it being the capital – my brother and I still quiz each other on state capitals at family functions. :)
Erin says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Never knew that Shirley MacLaine and Warren Beatty were raised in Richmond. Consider me schooled now!
Amanda G. says
RICHMOND ME!
Breanna says
RICHMOND ME!
I actually didn’t know very much about Richmond until I started reading y’all but everytime you talk about how much neat stuff goes on I get a little jealous!
RachelW says
RICHMOND ME! My sister & I would love this trip!
Naomi says
RICHMOND ME: Pick me! Woot! I know that Richmond was the capital of the Confederacy… that’s all I’ve got.
keapdx says
RICHMOND ME! It’s not Arlington!
Jen Carpenter says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Richmond sounds like a great place to raise a family!
shelly p. says
Richmond Me
Then only thing I know about Richmond is that it’s home to you guys!
Ralph says
“RICHMOND ME” and Richmond has the Edgar Allen Poe Museum!
Rach says
Richmond me!
Its where some of Pocahontas’ people lived back in the day
Jannell says
Richmond me!! Richmond is for lovers! Or is that all of Virginia? =)
Kelly says
RICHMOND ME! My sister-in-law, niece and nephew all live there. It is also the place where I first experienced Anthropologie and “lifestyle” malls.
Becca says
RICHMOND ME! Never been, but looks like a great getaway city from all that I’ve read here!!! Looks like it would be absolutely beautiful this time of year as well!!
N Shirley says
Richmond Me! Wait- isn’t that the home town of that famous DIY couple…oh, what’s their name… oh help me out here? You know- they just wrote a book ….oh, for the love of Pete…
Kristin says
Richmond Me!
It was one of the capitals of the Confederacy…
JennieM says
Richmond me! It served as the confederate states capitol city during the civil war!
Stefanie says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Not entirely about Richmond, but I know that the slogan “Virginia is for Lovers” was created by an ad agency in 1969 for the Virginia Tourism campaign. David Martin, one of the original ad men for the campaign, and co-creator of The Martin Agency, passed just last week. He made quite an impact on the ad world and will be missed.
Joell says
Richmond me!! I did know that Richmond is called the river city because so is my city of Jacksonville, FL!
Natalie P. says
Richmond Me! I know Richmond is the capital of Virginia…and that’s about it. Also, you live there, of course! :)
Jennifer Cullop says
RICHMOND ME!!
I know that Richmond is where you guys live and a place I want to visit for the first time on November 8-11!
Faith says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that I have to drive through it to get to D.C. :)
Casey H. says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that Richmond is where John, Sherry, Clara, and Burger live :)
MandyP says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
I know Richmond is in Virginia…and Virginia is my FAVE vacation spot! Would LOVE to get to visit and meet both of you! :)
Daniella says
Richmond Me!! I actually grew up in Richmond and loved it. I rode the bus out to short pump middle school when short pump town center was all farm land. We actually drove by cows every morning where Best Buy and REI currently reside. I don’t know any cool facts about Richmond except I have lots of good memories there! I also didn’t know that the new Lincoln movie was filmed there though! Keeping my fingers crossed to meet you guys!