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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

  6. Kyra P. says

    RICHMOND ME!!!

    I have never been to Richmond but it’s on my lists of “places to visit”! Would love to learn more about Richmond, especially the music industry. My favorite band started in Virginia!! (Dave Matthews Band!)

    Reply

  9. Samantha Keller says

    RICHMOND ME!!!
    Besides being a place rich in history Richmond is also home to my favorite bloggers. I would love to come and visit!!!

    Reply

  10. Lisa Y says

    RICHMOND ME.

    Actually, all I knew about Richmond before reading this blog entry was that it was the capital of VA.

    Reply

  19. Sara says

    Richmond Me!!!!

    John and Sherry live there. I live just down the road and have not visited. This would give me a great excuse to spend a few days in the city.

    Reply

  21. Heather T. says

    Richmond me!!!

    Fun fact about Richmond (thanks Wikipedia): The city operates one of the oldest municipal park systems in the country.

    FASCINATING! :) Hope my hubby and I win!!

    Reply

  22. Suzie says

    RICHMOND ME! The only things that I know about Richmond are the things that I have seen on your blog. But would love to explore a an all new place!

    Reply

  24. Tricia B says

    RICHMOND ME!!!!

    I fear that I know nothing of Richmond other than what I learn on your blog! I want to visit!
    Thanks for the wonderful drawing.

    Reply

  30. Kristin P says

    RICHMOND ME!

    Richmond is a college town. Last time I visited, I got a purse with my initials embroidered on. Very cute!

    Reply

  33. Sara says

    RICHMOND ME!

    I know it’s where Burger lives! It looks like a beautiful city and I’d LOVE to come here “y’all” speak. :) Otherwise, see you in Minnesota! We can’t wait to welcome you to the frigid tundra!

    Reply

  36. April C. says

    RICHMOND ME!

    Thanks y’all for hosting this amazing giveaway. I know that Richmond is a really vibrant area making it a haven for 20- and 30-somethings right now…on all the young cities lists!

    Reply

  40. Ann Marie says

    RICHMOND ME!!!

    I know I’ve never been there… Not even the state of Virginia! But I’ve always wanted to go! What a great opportunity you’ve put together for someone – you guys are awesome!

    Reply

  41. Katherine W says

    RICHMOND ME!!
    The husband and I need a getaway and he used to live there in college and wants to show me around. :-)
    Also, two of my ancestors that fought in the Civil War are buried in Hollywood Cemetery.

    Reply

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