***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.
holly says
RICHMOND ME! i don’t know too much about richmond other than it’s not too far from the dc area (where i grew up:). you guys make it sound like an awesome city though.
Tabatha says
Richmond me- I only know that it is a great place to live and work!
katherine says
Richmond me.
I’m from VA and went to JMU, but live far away in Texas now. Would love to visit Richmond and take a stroll through Maymont Park!
Lucy Byrne says
richmond me!
Maggie Geer says
RICHMOND ME!!!!!!!!!!!
Well, there’s not much I know about the city of Richmond. Which is obviously why I need to win this fabulous giveaway!
Brianna G. says
Richmond Me! Richmond is the third largest city in Virginia, and it also happens to be home to my favorite bloggers of all time! Whether I win or not, congrats on the success and kudos on turning your passion for home and family into an amazing career! You’re an inspiration!
Ginger M. says
Richmond Me!!
Monument Drive is very impressive and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Brit says
RICHMOND ME!
The “Give me liberty or give me death!” speech was given in Virginia… and yes, I looked it up, but that’s pretty cool!
Erica Martens says
Richmond me!
I know Richmond is for lovers!
Erica says
Richmond Me!!! I know that I want to win this prize…BAD!!!
Regina says
Richmond Me!
I want to go to the home city of John and Sherry!
Beth A. says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know anything about your city except that you live there and that it’s in Virginia. I’m having my second baby in December and would love to have a little getaway before I slip into the newborn fog again!
Melanie says
Richmond me!!!
Alycia says
Richmond me!! I don’t know much about Richmond but I have been dying to visit!
Maury Cunningham says
richmond me!
Jo says
Richmond Me ! :)
Hello YHL! You rock. You have inspired me to do some serious DIY. My life is better for having read your blog. A sincere thanks to you. Richmond fact (without the help of google). It’s home to King’s Dominion! (right?!) Jo
Sarah says
RICHMOND ME!
Your blog is the only experience I’ve had with Richmond. I’d love to explore it and learn more though!
Mary Moerlins says
RICHMOND ME
i just know Richmond is home to my favorite bloggers
Chelsea says
Richmond me! I would love to know more than it’s a city in Virginia
LindsayR says
RICHMOND ME
The only things that I know are it looks like a cool city and it is the home of the authors of my favorite blog of all time!
Jody says
Richmond ME! I once drove through Richmond on my way to Washington DC.
Brad says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Jen says
Richmond Me!!! Are you guys Aimee Mann fans? Yep, she was born there. I also heard that the original lyrics to Save Me were actually Richmond Me. “Come on and Riiiiich-mond Meeeee. ” Lol! Great idea for a fab freebie and sounds super fun. :)
Rachel says
Oh please Richmond me! I have never been to Virginia (I do believe the only state on the East Coast I haven’t been to) and would love to see it. I admittedly know nothing about Richmond, other than my favorite bloggers live there!
Kelly C says
RICHMOND ME!
I honestly know nothing about Richmond other than it is the capital and it looks like a neat place to live! You have so many local things going on all the time, I wish it was like that in Idaho!
Kate says
RICHMOND ME!!! All that I know about Richmond is that John and Sherry live there- and that I am dying to visit!
Abby says
Richmond Me!!
I was a bridesmaid in my college roommates wedding at a beautiful historical home on the James River. Would love to visit again!
Elizabeth says
Richmond me! When I first saw the title, I really thought you were coming to Richmond, Indiana, just down the road from here! Turns out the US sports 25 or so Richmonds.
Gretchen Stocker says
Richmond ME! Sounds like the perfect getaway weekend – history and home DIY!!!
Erin says
Richmond Me! I don’t know anything about Richmond, so please send me there!
elizabeth says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Leeanne says
Richmond me!! I know its the capital and that is it!
Lauren P. says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know much about the city, except for what you guys share!
Matt Meisman says
Richmond me! You guys rock!
Helen says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I don’t know much about Richmond but I lived in Cville and loved that part of VA!! I would give anything to go back!
Sue says
Richmond Me! Patrick Henry gave his famous speech “Give me liberty or give me death” in Richmond.
Kendra Gurtler says
RICHMOND ME!!! I would love to come meet you guys and visit your great city. I haven’t learned and used some much info from your website. Excited for the book!
Tara says
RICHMOND ME!! Sadly, Richmond has no professional sports teams:( No professional football, baseball, basketball…not even hockey!
Colleen says
RICHMOND ME!!!!!!!!
I think Jason Mraz is from there…??
Courtney says
RVA Me & My Parents, please!
My chihuahua and rat terrier would love to show their grandparents around the historically, artsy city…and do some shopping…and walk down the beautiful flight of stairs at the Jefferson! :)
Brettany says
Richmond me!
The only thing I know about Richmond is that it’s where you live, and that makes it pretty awesome!
Holly says
Richmond Me!
I’ve learned a lot about Richmond from your blog. I’m actually from Northern VA originally but never traveled south much. I’d love to come visit!
Nicole Capalbo says
Richmond Me! My fiance went to a wedding at “The Jefferson” (said in a silly uppity accent) and he and his friends always tell stories about it! I’m dying to go and dying to see the city!
Kendra Gurtler says
RICHMOND ME!!! I would love to come to your fair city and meet you both. I love reading the blog and have used many tips and ideas from yall!
Lauren says
RICHMOND ME! I know it’s the River City, that’s about it!
Liz says
Richmond me!!
Julie in TX says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I knew it was where you lived, but I would love to know more! All the photos you post make Richmond look amazing, so I would love to visit your city!
Heather W says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
It would be a dream come true! No joke… Please!!
Carrie says
RICHMOND ME! RICHMOND ME! RICHMOND ME! I would love love to win this giveaway :). I am a long time fan of YHL.
Teresa says
Richmond my ‘mom’!!
I’d want to send my mother-out-law to see this, because she’s been working on redecorating her house for the first time since 1986!!
She used to be an elementary school teacher, so I’m sure she knows more about Richmond than I do…