***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.
Jamie says
RICHMOND ME!!! The one and only fact I know about Richmond is that that’s where Jason Mraz is from. Actually, he’s from Mechanicsville, but I hear that’s a suburb of Richmond… so, yeah. That’s all I’ve got!
Jennifer says
RICHMOND ME!
I knew nothing about Richmond before I began reading this blog. It sounds like a pretty happening place, though, so I’d love to visit!
Jennifer Gessner says
RICHMOND ME!!!!! I don’t know anything about Richmond except that I’d love to visit!!!!
Susan K says
RICHMOND ME! I know that Richmond is beautiful in the fall, and has a great old-town vibe!
Ashley P says
RICHMOND ME!
I know nothing about Richmond except that it looks and sounds awesome from what I see here!
Spenser says
RICHMOND ME!! I know nothing about Richmond, but John’s morning run pictures show it is a beautiful city!
Paul T says
Richmond me! My wife tells me you live in Richmond and that it would be great to visit!!
Heidi says
RICHMOND ME! I knew it was the state capital, that you live there, and that my friend Marshall lives there. Weak at best, but I’d love to learn more!
Whitney says
RICHMOND ME!
I googled some really cool stuff about Richmond and I never knew what a cool city it is! One of the facts I found is that the TNT television drama HawthoRNe is set at the fictitious Richmond-Trinity Hospital which is based on Richmond’s Community Hospital in Church Hill!
kay says
Richmond ME!
I know what it is the capital of Virginia!
Brandee says
RICHMOND ME! I know Richmond is the capital of Virginia and that is basically it. Would love to learn more though.
Heather Thomas says
The only thing I know about Richmond is that all the girls in college I knew from Richmond ALL had a string of pearls they would break out at a moment’s notice!
Emily Gravitt says
RICHMOND ME! Fun fact: Richmond is located at
37°32?18.05?N 77°27?41.42?W (37.538346, ?77.461507). ; )
Jenna S says
RICHMOND ME!!!
It’s a law in VA and you won’t believe it….It is illegal to tickle women. No seriously. It’s illegal. CRAZY.
Kate says
RICHMOND ME! I know that Richmond is where the “GIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME DEATH!” Patrick Henry speech took place :)
katryna atkins says
Richmond me! I really do not know much outside of what you guys share! I am a Florida girl :)
Kim says
RICHMOND ME! I have never been to Richmond, only driven through it on the way to DC. I would love to visit the city! The only thing I know about it is that it is the home Of Virginia Commonwealth University. Would love to find out more, since you guys love it so much. And to see you guys speak would be awesome!
Candis says
Richmond me…. because you live there!!!!!
Jeannie says
Richmond me! I pretty much know that you guys live there and that there’s a river… :-)
Cheryl says
RICHMOND ME!!
Home of the fabulous Fan District !!
Sarah says
Richmond me! Can’t wait to come visit you guys :)
Katherine Immel says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond is a city for foodies! I want to take the food tours and experience it myself :)
Brianne says
RICHMOND ME!
What do I know about Richmond? As new resident of VA (recently moved from the Midwest), I know that it’s about 2 hours South of my new home…and that I’d love to visit!
Amanda R says
RICHMOND ME!
I knew that Richmond was known as The River City.
Morgan says
RICHMOND ME! I’m sorry to say I know nothing about Richmond, all the more reason to travel there!
Holly Tremblay says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know very much about Richmond, but I’d love to come and explore!
Colleen says
Richmond me! I know Richmond is the place where my fav. bloggers live
Hallie says
Richmond ME!!! sadly I do not know a lot about Richmond, except for it is where you fabulous people reside :)….you are Richmond’s claim to fame!!!
Heather says
RICHMOND ME!!! Route 1 runs through Richmond, Virginia!
Bekah says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know too much about Richmond but it seems like an amazing and beautiful place to live! I would love to visit!!
L says
Richmond me!
I know that Richmond is the only city in the US with a navigable Class (um, what was it exactly? V?) rapid within city limits!
Rebecca says
RICHMOND ME! I went to college near Richmond, but didn’t get time to really enjoy the city. I would love to see the sites!
stephanie says
RICHMOND ME!! i’m in law school, so the first thing that came to mind is that the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals sits in Richmond, lame I know, but I would love to get to visit!!
Audrea says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Maria says
RICHMOND ME!
I’m from VA and unfortunately the only thing I know about Richmond is that they just shut down Bill’s BBQ. My husband grew up on that BBQ and is obviously devastated. Though a trip back to our home state (we now live in CA) would make him feel a whole lot better :) And I’d be a tad bit (okay, A LOT) excited, too.
Jeff says
RICHMOND ME
It is no longer able to annex land from the surrounding counties
Evelyn B. says
RICHMOND ME!
The only thing I know about RIchmond is you guys! :)
Kelly K says
Richmond me! Richmond fun fact: the state Capitol building was designed by Thomas Jefferson in the Neo-classical design.
Emily says
Richmond me! I knew it was the capital of VA and that’s it, so I’d love to go exploring. (And this would be an AWESOME babymoon for me and my Mr.!)
kaycee says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know much about Richmond other then me wanting to go!
Becca says
Richmond Me!! The fact I know is that VCU has an awesome Hospital Administration degree program (my SIL is in it!) :)
michelle f says
RICHMOND ME! I really don’t know much about Richmond – only what I read on YHL! Would love to meet you in Richmond though! :)
Danielle Allen says
Richmond Me
So exciting…what a great giveway, chance to meet you guys and explore Richmond!!
Jessica Koch says
RICHMOND ME!!! RICHMOND IS NOT ONLY KNOWN AS THE RIVER CITY BUT IS HOME TO THE BEST DIY BLOGGERS I HAVE COME ACROSS! :)
Emily says
RICHMOND ME!
Yeah – all I know is it’s where you live :-)
Meghan says
RICHMOND ME.
The only thing I know about Richmond is that it’s in Virginia…and I think I may have driven through it once!
Katie says
RICHMOND ME!
This is an INCREDIBLE giveaway! Thank you so much for dreaming it up and making it happen! As for Richmond fun facts, I did recently hear (maybe from you guys?) that it was “America’s Best River City,” which shocked the pants off of me because I really never knew it had so much water (maybe I’m just a geographic doh-doh). I grew up in San Antonio, and we are pretty proud of our little Riverwalk, but that photo above with the city skyline, bridge and gleaming water puts SA-town to shame! ;)
Katie says
Richmond me! I actually don’t know much about Richmond, other than it’s the capitol of Virginia. This makes me want to research it now!
Katie Woody says
Richmond Me!! Richmond is the capital of this great state, such vast amounts of knowledge :)
Sarah S says
Richmond Me! I don’t really know much about Richmond, but based on your post it looks like a lovely place to visit!