***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.
Caitlin says
Richmond me! Don’t know much – capitol of VA is about it. I’d love to learn more on a visit though :)
Kelsie says
Richmond me! You guys live there! :)
Alex G says
RICHMOND ME! I read the Spielberg Lincoln fact in an article earlier this year, pretty cool!
KatieJ says
RICHMOND ME! I knew my capitals when I was in school…now I just know it would be super fun!
Jessica Engel says
Richmond me! I’ve never been and would LOVE to go!
Patti says
RICHMOND ME! Fact: Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is there and I visited for business many years ago. Would love to see the old parts of the city again.
Jill says
Richmond Me!!!!!!! YHL baby!
jacqueline says
RICHMOND ME!
I know very little about Richmond!! I’d love to learn more :)
London says
Richmond ME!!!! Richmond is the Captital city of Virginia and was originally the capital of the Confederacy.
Travis says
Richmond Me!
It is where my wife’s favorite bloggers live and she would love if I won this to come and see them!
Lindsey @ A Pear to Remember says
RICHMOND ME! One fact I know is it’s the capital of my home state and I’ve never been!
Carrie says
Richmond me!
Jenni says
Richmond me!
Never been there but have always heard positive things. And I like learning more about it from your blog posts. Would love to meet you in person!
Christina says
Richmond me! I lived in Richmond for years… Would love a visit back!
Kari says
Richmond me!!!
Everything I know about Richmond, I learned from reading Young House Love. :)
Annie says
Richmond me! Very cool….. :)
Amanda says
RIchmond me
I lived in Richmond for a few years and would love to be back! Home of the RAMS!
Caroline H. says
Richmond Me! I don’t think that Richmond is part of an actual county… and when I lived in DC I had to drive through Richmond to get through VA to North Carolina to visit my husband’s relatives. :-)
Gia says
RICHMOND ME!
sarah says
RICHMOND ME! one fact about Richmond VA…. they will have me as a visitor in Nov?!
Rachael says
Richmond Me!
My brother and his fiancé just bought their first home outside of Richmond so I don’t know much but looking forward to spending more time there soon!
Erin says
Richmond me!
John and Sherry live there. So do Clara and Burger.
Beth says
RICHMOND ME! This is a crazy giveaway. I love it. The only thing I know about Richmond is that it’s in Virginia… not West Virginia, which is where I’m from. :) I’d love to visit & learn more!
Ellen says
RICHMOND ME! Other than you guys, I know two other families, PLUS – my husband has a friend who runs a Porsche shop in Richmond. Maybe we could all go for a test drive in a super fast car? Huzzah!
Diane Wagner says
RICHMOND ME…and whe I know about Richmond is I Want to visit!!
Kandice says
Richmond Me!! Looks like a great place to visit (and live!). I don’t know really anything about it except that it’s in VA and you guys live there!
Ashlee says
Richmond Me!!
I know it as the city y’all live in! I love to visit new places and would especially love to visit in the Fall!
Vanesa says
RICHMOND ME!! =)
I know it’s where you live on Virginia and that it’s the capital!
Meaghan says
Richmond me! The James River runs through Richmond and it’s near Williamsburg! I’ve only ever driven through on the way up and down the east coast, but Richmond looks like a fun place to explore!
Courtney Cunningham says
RICHMOND ME!
Danielle Boutwell says
RICHMOND ME
A says
Richmond me!
I’m reading about the history of the “Tidewater nation” in American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America. I’m not sure if you want me to say what all I’ve been learning. Not a very pretty history!! I’d love to visit and update my idea of the region!
Ellie B says
RICHMOND ME!! I know practically nothing about Richmond except that the pictures you post look beautiful and I would love to see the sites in person. C-:
Jose says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is the Capitol of VA!
Allie Bond says
Richmond me!!
AnnMarie says
Holy cow, what an great giveaway! Richmond me. And hubby. It would be perfect for celebrating our wedding anniversary and my husband’s birthday on November 5th and 10th!
AnnMarie says
Oh, i forgot…the only fact I know is that it is the capital of Virginia and two hard working diy-ers live there!
Anne Todd says
richmond me!
Jessica R. says
Richmond me! Sadly, I have yet to learn about Richmond! It sounds like a great place though!
Kimmi says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I don’tknow much about Richmond, besides it’s the capital. But I would love to visit it! Looks like a lot of fun!!!!
Jen says
Richmond Me!!
It’s on the James River and it is always on a “Best City to Live In” list.
Hope those count!
Jennifer wilkes says
RICHMOND ME! I only know one fact. Richmond is the capitol. I would love to know more.
Janet Strader says
RICHMOND ME!
Maria says
Richmond Me!!!! You live there!
Kathy says
Richmond me!!! I lived in Midlothian when I was a kid! I have such wonderful memories of Richmond! My family used to live in a Ranch house much like yours. Would love to meet y’all!
Vanessa says
RICHMOND ME!!!
The only thing I know about Richmond is that it is the capitol of Virginia!
Emily A says
RICHMOND ME!!
Rachel says
Richmond me!
I know it is one of the places I’d like to live. Applied for my dream job in Newport News but didn’t get it. Maybe next time?
Ali says
Richmond me! Please? :)
Anita Bond says
richmond me!
RICHMOND ME!! says
Literally the only, things I know about Virginia are the things I read on this blog! It looks like a beautiful and fun city though!!