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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

  13. eleni says

    Richmond me! In the rotunda of the state capital stands the truest likeness of America’s first President, George Washington!

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  17. Melissa Juliano says

    RICHMOND ME! Your little family just makes me smile daily, even when it’s difficult to do. While I am blessed with my little family of three (we have a 12 year old son), I have had a tragic and difficult year. This gettaway would also be such a blessing to me, especially now. I would be honored to be able to meet you, and hopefully lil’ Clara and the Burg too. If not, I’m so looking forward to your book. It’s on my wish list!!

    Thank you for more than you know…

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  18. Camille says

    RICHMOND ME! oh please oh please!! Not only do Sherry & John live in Richmond but Richmond also has many cultural, leisure and historical attractions! I’d love to be able to visit.

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  20. monica b says

    Richmond me! My hubby and I are planning a vacation before we try for baby #2 … (TMI? So I guess I shouldn’t share that if Richmond is as fun as you describe, we might get on that mission during this trip .. ha!)

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  23. Mary Thompson says

    Richmond Me! Did you know that Richmond was once one of the few places with triple trestle train rails? In Shockoe bottom, near Main St. Station.

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  28. leslismore says

    richmond me!

    i knew a girl named autumn from richmond and i loved her accent, especially when she would sing destiny’s child on her walkman and i couldn’t hear the music, but i could hear her…totes random. anyway, i would love to come see your city!

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  30. Cindy Grant says

    RIchmond Me!

    So exciting to see the people that feel like our friends and visit their city that seems so familiar!

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  39. Cair says

    RICHMOND ME!!!!

    I enjoyed Richmond a lot more than the (ex) boyfriend I used to visit there. It would be so cool to see it from your eyes and not his.

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  42. Jess says

    Richmond me! In 1775, Patrick Henry delivered his famous, “Give me Liberty or Give me Death”, speech in St. John’s Church in Richmond!

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  44. Kim says

    Richmond me! Richmond is home to the best trauma ICU nurse and best NICU nurse (my brother and sister-in-law)!! Also, my sweet niece! Love Monument Avenue!

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  45. Meredith says

    RICHMOND ME! The only thing I know about Richmond is that you two live there. Would love to know more about it though!

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  46. Gabe says

    RICHMOND ME! I did a research paper on Dale Chihuly in college and would love to visit the Chihuly glass exhibit. Thanks for the opportunity!

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  50. Kara says

    Richmond me! Sadly, the only fact I know about Richmond is that I don’t know anything about Richmond. I’d love the opportunity to learn all about it as the pictures and your descriptions make it look awesome to explore!

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