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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

  1. Sarah says

    RICHMOND ME!!! Richmond’s mayor is Dwight C. Jones – thanks Wikipedia! I would LOVE to have a romantic weekend with my husband there!!

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  11. Beth says

    RICHMOND ME!

    Oh my goodness! This would be amazing! I know Richmond is an amazing town and I’d love to go with my husband! (What better way to celebrate 5 years of marriage!)

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  14. Danielle says

    “RICHMOND ME!” and the one thing I know about Richmond is I’ve never been there and it’s only 60 minutes south of me! Sad, right?!?!

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  17. Mary says

    RICHMOND ME! I know Richmond was always the first place we could count on finding sweet tea at restaurants, when after moving north from NC, we’d drive south to visit family!

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  18. Jessica says

    RICHMOND ME!

    I know it’s in Virginia? That’s about it…but that’s why I need to go! To learn all about Richmond!

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  19. Alicia says

    “Richmond Me!” Wow, what a fantastic giveaway! I had no idea that Richmond was a river city. It makes me want to come even more. I live in Portland, OR and I love living in a river city and it would be a thrill to visit yours. Thank you for the opportunity! Congratulations on your book.

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  21. Sarah S. says

    RICHMOND ME!!
    I’ve never been to Richmond, but since you guys call it home, I’ve been dying to visit. It sounds like a wonderful place!

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  23. Beth says

    RICHMOND ME!
    I was last in the Richmond area this spring when I flew in to see my husband and my little brother at Ft. Lee. We spent some time in DC and Richmond while we were there and the whole area was beautiful! Even the time that we spent commuting in our rental car was gorgeous! Back home there are so many billboards and advertisements along the highway that it is sensory overload. It was so nice to drive through Virginia and marvel at the scenery. I have been begging the husband for a trip out again so I was so excited to see your giveaway.

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  24. Robin R says

    “RICHMOND ME”

    I did not know Richmond was recently named The Best River Town In America by Outdoor magazine but I hope I win this prize so I can see some of it first hand!

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  27. Lauren D. says

    Richmond ME!

    It’s the city where my sister-in-law and brother-in-law live and we would love to be able to visit them and your book tour :)

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  28. Taylor R says

    RICHMOND ME!

    I don’t know anything about Richmond so this would be a perfect opportunity to see the sights and learn more. Such a great giveaway!

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  34. Denise says

    Richmond Me!

    Richmond is the home to my husband’s uncle and his partner. It’s less than five hours away from me — straight down 95!

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  40. audra says

    Richmond me!!!

    i know it’s where you live and that i’ve always loved hearing little tidbits about all that you love about the area….i would absolutely DIE if i got to come visit! (ok, not really…that would be counterproductive, eh?!)

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  43. Melanie says

    Richmond Me!! Been to Richmond many, many, many moons ago and the one fact that I remember is that it is the birthplace of tennis great, Arthur Ashe. I even saw the controversial statue too!

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  44. Alana Lindsey says

    My Grandfather lived in Richmond and I know that certain neighborhoods in Richmond have the tackiest (in a good way) Christmas lights that I’ve ever seen! RICHMOND ME!!!

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  45. Brittany Hise says

    RICHMOND ME!! I don’t know much about Richmond, except that its on the east coast and I’ve never been there! I hope I win!!

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