***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.
Christian says
RICHMOND ME!! The Richmond Marathon has been my favorite course and it’s also the “Friendliest” Marathon too.
Heidi says
RICHMOND ME!!
I don’t know much about Richmond, which is the perfect reason for me to go! :) Good luck on your tour!
Emily says
Richmond Me!
My good friends lived in Richmond for a while and I visited them once. It seems like a super cool funky city with lots going on!
Nika says
Richmond me! Home of Young House Love!
Blair says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that Richmond’s Hollywood Cemetery is the burial site for two presidents – Monroe and Tyler!
Kristy Lammert says
RICHMOND ME!!!
The Greater Richmond area was named the third-best city for business by MarketWatch in September 2007. Woohoo!
Natalie Heath says
Hey! Hey! RICHMOND ME! Fun fact: The average high temperature in Richmond on Nov. 8 is 64 degrees. Perfect for a visit!
Lizzie says
Richmond me! I knowy favorite bloggers live there!
Jeanette Bruffett says
RICHMOND ME!
I know nothing about Richmond and have never been on the side of the US before! Would love this trip..thanks :)
Liz says
Richmond me!!!
Allison says
RICHMOND ME!!
This is amazing!!
leslie says
Richmond me!! I just know its where john and sherry live!
Denise Pedersen says
Richmond Me!
Melanie says
RICHMOND ME…I’m not sure about this but I think Richmond was the capital of the Confederate States of America. Not that I’m applauding that, but kind of an interesting fact nonetheless. I’ve also heard it’s an absolutely beautiful city, and I’ve never been there, so would love to check it out!
[email protected] says
Richmond me! The only things I know about Richmond are that 1. It’s for lovers! And 2. I’ve been wanting to visit for a few years now!! I’ve heard there is an excellent food scene!!
Lauren says
Richmond me! I know that two of my favorite bloggers live there! The rest I am ready to learn :)
Linda says
Richmond Me! I know that a cute little four legged dude named Burger hangs out in Richmond!
Maria says
RICHMOND ME!!! I have family there….that’s the only fact I know. Oh and maybe that I’ll be in town in November. :)
Katherine W. says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Sadly all I know is that it is the capital! But I would love to know more!
Jay says
RICHMOND ME!
I already knew The Jefferson was awesome because we stayed there for a friend’s wedding a few years ago. Super nice!
Adrienne says
Richmond me!!!!
All I know about Richmond is that you live there and that one of my coworkers grew up there.
Becky says
RICHMOND ME! It’s the capital of VA!
wendy Chatterton says
Richmond me! I used to come spend a week every summer in the Shenandoah Valley and fell in love with Virginia! I only got to visit Richmond for a short time and I always said I wanted to come back and explore because it was so beautiful! This would be PERFECT!!!!
Noel says
Richmond me!! (again) We were recently lucky enough to visit Richmond and cannot wait to go back.
I know that you and Sherry live in the wonderful city of Richmond.
It is the only city that I could see myself living in.
Barbara says
Richmond me! I know NOTHING about Richmond (other than that you live there)….Looks like a cool city though!
Janice M says
Richmond me!!! I know that Richmond is home to the Edward Allen Poe Museum. Creepy & cool!
Maria says
RICHMOND ME!
I would love to visit the capital of beautiful Virginia! :)
holly o says
Never been to Richmond! Would love to see it from your point of view. :)
Chuck says
RICHMOND ME!
Knew it was in Virginia.
Rebecca says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is the only city with class 4 rapids running through it!
Stephanie C. says
RICHMOND ME!
The only thing I know about it is that it’s the capital and y’all live there. :)
Kelly says
Richmond me! :D
Richmond was where Patrick Henry said “Give me liberty or give me death!”
Becca says
RICHMOND ME!
I mostly knew it was the capital and that you all lived there. I’m pretty sure I love it more for the latter. :) It’d be so sweet to win!!! Thanks for the chance.
Lisa says
Richmond Me!!!!! The city of Richmond was founded in 1737. I love cities with rich histories and pasts and love all the things that this dream weekend entails. Please Richmond me!!!!
Bonnie says
RICHMOND ME! Since I googled it, I know that the city of Richmond is independent and not part of any county.
Stacie says
Richmond me please! I know Richmond is going to try to contain you guys really soon and I’d love to be there for it!
Alicia says
Richmond me!! I’ve never been and don’t know much which is why I should win!
Thomas says
Richmond Me!
Dee Rasmussen says
RICHMOMD ME!!
I know that during the Revolutionary war, Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death” speech in 1775 at St. John’s Church. I know that it has some beautiful historic old homes in the downtown area.
Would love to join you!
Ciao,
Dee
kristen says
RICHMOND ME!!!!! Unfortunately, I know nothing about Richmond, but I’d sure love to come visit and learn all about it!
Christina K says
Richmond me!
Gwen says
Richmond Me! I don’t know much about Richmond, but I would love to learn!
Cara says
RICHMOND ME!!!
…my sister used to live there. I never got a chance to visit her while she was there, but I’d love to go now!!
kyle says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond is the capital of VA!
Kate says
RICHMOND ME! I knew it was the capitol of Virginia and where you live… but I could learn a whole lot more!
Caroline Spangler says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is home to Hollywood Cemetary, which is the forever home to lots of dead presidents!
Katie says
RICHMOND ME!
Almost everything I know about Richmond, I know from you guys!! I’d love to come visit!!!!
alicia says
Richmond me! These real cool kids named John, Sherry, Clara, and Burger live there!
Kathryn Ferrie says
Richmond me! I know Richmond is a town of southern Belles!
Matthew says
RICHMOND ME!
I know Richmond has a Fan district (not sure why its named that), it’s the state capitol of Virginia, & y’all live there of course!