***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.
Dee W says
Richmond ME! Monument Ave is the only street in the USA that is on the Historic Registry!
Mandy says
Richmond me! The beautiful historic district in Richmond is called the fan!
Sarah Heisey says
Richmond me!!!
I’ll be able to tell you a few things after my 3 day visit ;)
DJ Sherry says
Richmond Me!!!
This is where that hottie Burger lives :)
Sky says
RICHMOND ME!
Carolyn says
Richmond Me! I would love to see the town you talk fondly of and it is a place nearby my husband goes on travel to almost monthly
Olivia Chelchowski says
Richmond Me!! I only know that it’s the capital and that the Petersiks live there!! Isn’t that enough?! ????
Jen says
RICHMOND ME!!
Richmond sounds like a fab city and I have to miss your Boston signing because I have an exam :(
Amy D. says
Richmond Me!! Isn’t the fact that you guys live there the most important part???
Stephanie says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
I am super excited about that this. I know Richmond is beautiful especially this time of the year. I live in North Carolina and would love to visit. One question for ya..if I win can I “house crash” your place? J/K ;)
Chelsea says
RICHMOND ME! I will learn about it when I get there :)
Amber says
RICHMOND ME! Things I know about Richmond…. It’s where the Petersik’s live :). And I asked my husband today and he said it was burned down back in tha day. Soooo yeah, we really need to win this trip so we can learn more!! :)
Chris H says
RICHMOND ME!
I know Richmond is the capital of VA and that I like to go to the REI there since there isn’t one where I live.
Alison says
Richmond Me! The University of Richmond Spiders are located in Richmond!
Chelsie says
Richmond Me!
The only things I know about Richmond are what I learned from reading your blog, but it sounds nice!
Jason Muzzy says
RICHMOND ME
Richmond is not only the State Capital, but it was the Capital of the Confederacy.
Gina F says
Richmond Me! I have driven through there before and know it is in Virginia. Sorry that’s about all!
Joe says
RICHMOND ME
Margaret says
Richmond me!
I know that the Jefferson Hotel’s staircase was featured in Gone With the Wind! My husband and I love to stay there every time we visit!
libby says
richmond me! (that way i can learn about richmond, cause i know nada besides that is where you live, haha!)
Hilary says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that it is a river city, and it looks beautiful in pictures. Also, it’s one of the locations where I’ve applied for residency, so hopefully I’ll get to see the city whether I win this or not! :)
Samantha says
RICHMOND ME……I love your blog and already preordered your book! I learned Richmond is anindependent city and not part of any county! Now please…please pick me!
Tierney says
RICHMOND ME! I have never been to the East coast, but I recently read Richmond is one of the top places to move to on the East coast!
Angie P says
RICHMOND ME (please)!!!!!!! We drive through on our trips to the Outer Banks!
Eve M says
Richmond me!!! The “white house” of the confederate states, from the civil war, is downtown on VCU’s hospital campus. But it’s actually gray in color I believe.
Jessica says
RICHMOND ME!!
Richmond was the first city in the US with a street car system.
Tracy H says
Richmond me! I love exploring new cities!
Sj says
Richmond me! I know many people that work in the DC area commute from and live in Richmond.
Julie says
richmond me!!
Sarah says
RICHMOND ME!
I know you live there…. but I think it’d be pretty amazing to learn a heckuva lot more ;)
Chasta says
RICHMOND ME
Angie N says
Richmond Me!!! I’d love to visit VA! I’ve never been :)
Julianne says
RICHMOND ME! Fingers crossed!
Jason P says
Richmond Me (and my wife…she really wants to win!)!!!
Kim says
Richmond me!!
Jenni says
Richmond Me! The first peanuts grown in the United States were grown in Virginia. That’s a super fun fact for those peanut butter lovers out there!
Meghan says
ummm…. RICHMOND ME!
This sounds awesome!!! I just know it’s the capital and where you live. Wish I had something much cooler, but alas, I do not! AWESOME give away though!!!
Ashley Ryan says
RICHMOND ME!
Fun Fact: Richmond is the home to the University of Richmond–the only university or college with the mascot the SPIDER.
Katie says
RICHMOND ME! All I know is that you live there. Hook us up. Please!! =)
Krysten says
RICHMOND ME! :)
My sister lives there and I’ve never visited her back east – so this would be awesome to win! She shares stuff from your blog with us all the time, which we have really enjoyed. I am sure you guys will do amazing speaking and hope we can win so we can come enjoy so many great things that Richmond has to offer :)
Jennifer says
RICHMOND ME! Fact? It’s in Virginia. There is a cool gallery there called 1708, where my husband had a show. And we went to Chipotle twice in one weekend. It’s a really beautiful city that I’d love to visit again!!
Liu says
Richmond ME!!!! :-)
I know Richmond is the capitol of Virginia!
ashley says
Richmond Me! Richmond is where Virginia Commonwealth University my alma mater is!
Jenny says
Richmond me! I honestly don’t know much about Richmond except you guys live there, but every time I say “for the love” I think about the Love of Jesus thrift store you guys hit up sometimes. Which then gets me in the thrifting mood and usually results in a thrift-fest haha. Anyways, so excited for you guys! :)
Leigh says
Not to overshare but Richmond is the former home of my also former husband’s girlfriend. How’s that for an obscure Richmond fact? So RICHMOND ME and take the bad connotation away! : )
Mariel Hiller says
RICHMOND ME! I know that I have never traveled that far east…so I definitely need to!
Lauren says
Richmond ME!! WOW, I’d love a weekend to explore and learn all about Richmond. I’ve never been…. I LOVE TO GO!
Claire Parker says
Richmond me! I want to meet Burger!!!!
DEbbie says
RIchmond Me! My husband recently applied for a job there and the biking and trail system there looks awesome.
Sydni Jackson says
Richmond used to be the capital of the US at one point. It’s also a fabulous place to live (I grew up there)!