***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.
Amber says
“RICHMOND ME”
Lara says
RICHMOND ME!
I remember that Richmond was the capital of the South during most of the Civil War.
Would love to come and bring my daughter with me. This would be a great homeschooling trip!
erica says
Richmond Me! I know that Virginia is absolutely gorgeous in the fall!
Jamie says
RICHMOND ME!
Always wanted to visit Virginia…never had the opportunity. Someday (hopefully soon…hint hint). ;) Richmond trivia…um, Warren Beatty and Edgar Allan Poe are from Richmond. Unfortunately, my knowledge of the town ends there. Yes, random I admit, but definitely noteworthy.
Best of luck on your book tour! I so wish you were headed our way, but we live in little ol’ Maine so no one comes up this far. :(
Kayla says
Richmond me!
Unfortunately, all I really know about Richmond is that you guys live there and that it’s in Virginia which is one of my fave places to drive through on road trips. :)
Ashley says
RICHMOND ME!!
The only thing I really know about Richmond is that you guys live there :)
Casey M says
RICHMOND ME!! Its where the creators of the first blog I have ever read live! And still love to this day!!
Alyson says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that I don’t know much about Richmond! I know cool people live there and I would love to visit.
Rae says
Richmond Me!
All that I know about richmond is that its the capital of virginia, has some pretty moderate weather, and is where john, sherry, clara, and burger live.
Elizabeth D says
Richmond Me!
We drive through Richmond on our way to my in-laws several times a year… I always want to stop but we never seem to be able to spare the time! I would love not only to stop, but to be immersed in such a fun place! Hooray!
Phiyen says
Richmond ME!!! I’ve never been but would love to visit! I just googled Richmond and thought interesting that it was named the third-best city for business by Market Watch in September 2007, ranked right before Boston, where I’m from =)
Dara says
RICHMOND ME! Not that familiar with Richmond, but I do know it is the capital of VA.
Adam says
“RICHMOND ME”
cc says
Richmond me!
It was the capital of the confederate states…doesn’t make me happy that I know that, but yeah….gone with the wind!
Alisha n says
Richmond Me!!
When growing up my family took educational vacations (family of teachers), so we travelled to Virginia and the Richmond area a few times to tour Civil War Battlefields. I know, we are a bit nerdy! Seeing the sights you’re describing sounds like a lot of fun too!!
Cara C. says
RICHMOND ME! It’s the capital of Virginia and home to two of my favorite bloggers in the whole world =).
Lisa says
Richmond Me!!! Excited that I could get the chance to meet you. YAY!!!
Jill says
RICHMOND ME!!!!!!! pretty please
All I know is that the cutest little family ever lives there and it reminds me of Austin in pictures. not that I’m from Austin…
Jessica says
RICHMOND ME! You guys live there and so does my Aunt Linda ;)
Jessica F says
Richmond ME!!!
I don’t know much except that ya’ll love there!
S says
Richmond me!
That sounds like a wonderful trip! Thanks for the chance. :)
Alex W. says
RICHMOND ME!
I know it’s the capital and I know I’ve been dying to visit for-ev-er!!
tiersa blachowiak says
Richmond me!!
Kim says
Richmond Me!!!! I would love to visit Richmond! I know Richmond has seasons, unlike us here in Florida with one season. :)
Sheri says
Richmond me!! I’ve not spent much time in Richmond, but passing through on I-95 always makes me feel “almost home” when heading back to Raleigh :) Only 3 more hours of driving!
Madison R. says
RICHMOND ME!!! I actually don’t know anything about Richmond, other than that it is the capital of Virginia and you guys live there and it looks really pretty all the time!
Amanda T says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know much about Richmond other than that it is where y’all live, but it looks like so much fun from reading your blog! I’d love to see it myself and learn more about it when I win!
LC says
Richmond me, please!!!
Never been but this sounds like a great and thoughtfully planned out trip that will show someone (ME!) what it’s all about.
Laura says
Richmond Me! We have family that lives in northern Virginia, and have never been to Richmond before but it would be awesome to go.
Sarah says
Richmond me!! I just wikapedia-ed Richmond to find a fact and found out that the locations in the cartoon “Doug” are all named after places in Richmond! Now I’ll have the Doug theme song in my head all night :) Thanks for putting together such a great give-away!
Slava Petrov says
RICHMOND ME!
I love this place! Want to see what Fan area looks like in the fall :)
Brittany says
Richmond me! In Holywood cemetery there is a grave of a little girl with the statue of a dog standing over it. It is a Chesapeake bay retriever. Another fun fact. My parents live 45 minutes from Richmond :)
Brett Sanders says
RICHMOND ME!! You live there!!
Ashley says
Richmond Me!!!! I only know that it has some beautiful trails from your morning run instagrams……Would love to see the sights.
Bob says
Richmond me! My wife and I would love the opportunity to meet you in your hometown!
Sandy says
RICHMOND ME!
I’ll fess up to not knowing much about Richmond, but I knew it’s a historic city so I googled a factoid for your give-a-way. (yeah, I’m a dork like that!). Richmond was the site of Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death” speech in 1775. So thanks to your fab freebie I learned something new today!
caitlin says
RICHMOND ME!
Sara VT says
Richmond me! Fact: I just moved from RVA and would love to come back and see ya’ll and my friends! I miss it so!
Victoria Sanders says
RICHMOND ME!! You live there!!!
Linda says
RICHMOND!!!
What do I know about Richmond? Iknow it’s NOT part of WV! I live in Huntington, WV, and when I’m traveling and someone asks where I’m from, I say, “Huntington, WV.” There is ALWAYS at least one person per trip that says something like, “Yeah, I’ve been there – I’ve been to Richmond!” I guess they may think I’m saying Western Virginia!?
Bob says
Richmond me! My wife would love to tour your hometown and jump at the chance to meet our favorite bloggers!
Carlee says
RICHMOND ME!!! Fun fact: it’s where I will always call home (even though I no longer live there) and thus think it’s the best city ever!
Diandra says
Richmond Me!
I’m afraid I don’t know anything about Richmond, other than the fact you guys live there and you have some pretty awesome thrift stores. But this trip would be a neat way to learn new stuff about your city, hint hint. :P
Genevieve says
RICHMOND ME!
Barbara Heavel says
Richmond Me! Richmond is considered the Southern tip of the East Coast “Megalopolis” that includes cities Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington DC.
laura says
RICHMOND ME, please :)
Kelly says
RICHMOND ME! I really don’t know anything about Richmond, except that I want to go there!
Erika K Maury says
Richmond Me! Aside from knowing Richmond is the capital of VA I knew little, so I looked into it and found it neat that Richmond is an independent city and isn’t considered part of a specific county. I’m a geek, so that may not be interesting all around, but fun fact for me!:)
Tabitha says
Richmond Me!!!!
Rebecca Rodrigues says
RICHMOND ME…. It’s the capital and I’ve never been :) keeping my fingers crossed !