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Fab Freebie: Richmond Or Bust!

***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.

RVATrip 1 Airfare

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.

RVATrip 2 Jefferson Hotel

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).

RVATrip 3 R Home For The Holidays

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.

RVATrip 4 Boathouse

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).

RVATrip 5 Stores

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.

RVATrip 6 Museums

  • 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.

Comments

  2. Valerie Heltsley says

    RICHMOND ME!!

    I really don’t know anything about Richmond, except what I’ve learned from you guys :)

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  3. Jen G. says

    RICHMOND ME!

    I have friends that live in Richmond that I haven’t had a chance to visit. Because of them, I know that Richmond has a thriving fitness and outdoor community!

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  4. Angela says

    Richmond Me!

    From the ever-brilliant wikipedia, I learned: In 1775, Patrick Henry delivered his famous, “Give me Liberty or Give me Death”, speech in St. John’s Church in Richmond, crucial for deciding Virginia’s participation in the First Continental Congress and setting the course for revolution and independence.

    I was sure that speech was given in New Hampshire or something! Learn something every day I tell ya.

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  5. Tabitha says

    RICHMOND ME!

    Not only does Richmond have some of the best places to shop, thrift and eat – but I hope to attend VCU in the next 2 years soon!!!!

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  9. AMI V says

    RICHMOND ME!!
    I know that Richmond is on my bucket list, so this seems like as good of time as any to kick it off the list!

    Reply

  10. Diana says

    Richmond Me!

    I know Young House Love is in Richmond….what else do I need to know to want to come visit? :D Would love to meet you guys! (mostly Burger though, sorry!) :P

    Reply

  16. Ruth says

    Richmond Me!
    Pretty much everything I know about Richmond I’ve learned through YHL. Hopefully we can change that. :)

    Reply

  18. Maria says

    RICHMOND ME!

    I don’t know a whole lot about the city. The only fact I know is that is the capital of Virginia. Can’t wait to get to know the city better!!!

    Reply

  19. BeccaK says

    Richmond me! I know nothing about Richmond aside from what you have written about your fair city, but really, isn’t that enough to know it would be a great place to visit?

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  20. Heather B. says

    RICHMOND ME!!!

    I know everyone who takes the VA bar does it in Richmond (because its the capital), and is required to wear a suit while doing so. Eww.

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  21. Shannon says

    Richmond me! The old White House of the Confederacy is in Richmond (and has some awesome tall floor to ceiling windows that like doors they are so big- I want those windows!).

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  22. Jane Nelson says

    RICHMOND ME! The only things I know about Richmond are 1) it’s where you live, 2) it is beautiful, and 3) its the capital of Virginia. Not much, but I’d love to check it out!

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  24. julia says

    Richmond me! My husband was born in San Francisco, lived in Richmand for a couple years as a child, but then moved to Walla Walla, Wa and grew up there. His family now lives in Seattle.

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  28. Sarah says

    Richmond me! Gotta love those U. Richmond Spiders! Also, it’s not a fact, but you guys have some amazingly pretty holiday lights.

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  29. Sarah says

    Please Richmond Me!

    I don’t know much about the area, other than the fact that YOU live there – but I know it’s beautiful. I’ve always wanted to visit Virginia! It sounds like this prize would give me and my hubby a well rounded tour of Richmond! I hope I win!

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  32. Jackie says

    Richmond me!!! Never been to Richmond, but would love to visit…all I really know is that there’s a UVA campus there!

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  37. Peter says

    RICHMOND ME!

    I am a history buff, so the early colonial period and its architecture are pretty amazing. The landscape is also really beautiful. It would be really cool to see all the museums and historical societies. I am one of those who would religiously hit every single one, even if it is just one room with a few farmstead knick knacks. I really believe in supporting local arts, culture, and history and so does Richmond, so it would be a fun place to visit (never have). Thanks

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  39. Allison S says

    Richmond Me!!! I got to visit Richmond one time for a cousins wedding and ended up getting sick and spending most of the weekend in a hotel :(

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  40. Kristine Davis says

    “RICHMOND ME” once upon a time I lived in Midlothian and the first place I stayed while looking for my home was the Jefferson!

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  41. Meg Z says

    Richmond Me! Please!

    I need a babymoon weekend and this trip would be PERFECT! And what I know about Richmond is that it’s where the Petersik family lives and I would LOVE to meet them in person!

    Reply

  42. Jill says

    Richmond me!!
    I love Richmond! I grew up there, but this list of things to win are things I was never able to do while I lived there! I would love to experience them!

    Reply

  48. Christol Hickman says

    RICHMOND ME! I know that Richmond is where you guys live but I would love to learn more about it….hint hint!

    Reply

  49. Rebecca in WA says

    RICHMOND ME! Thanks to Wikipedia, I now know that Richmond is apparently an independent city, not part of any county (how is that possible? No idea, but hey, Wikipedia said so…).

    Reply

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