***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.
Crystal says
“RICHMOND ME”. My friend Bubba lives in Richmond. That’s about all I know.
Andrea says
RICHMOND ME! I honestly do not know much about Richmond but I do know that a river runs through the town!
Carla says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know anything about Richmond, but I would love to learn more when I visit the city.
Erica says
RICHMOND ME! because it’s already sold out…
Andrea K. says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond has a total area of 62.5 square miles. :)
Kelly Dyer says
RICHMOND ME!
Honestly, I just knew that you (and another friend) lived there!
Courtney Edwards says
RICHMOND ME!
Kate LaCorte says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond is an independent city and not part of any county.
Valerie says
Richmond Me!! Facts about Virgina? Not sure, only been there once. I would love to visit again though!!!
Karen K. says
Richmond me!!!!!!!!
What I Know about Richmond….that it is the fabulous home of Young House Love <3
laura says
RICHMOND ME! I sadly don’t know much about your fine city, but i’d like to come and find out how wonderful it is : )
Liz says
Richmond me! I actually don’t even know one fact about Richmond, that could all change soon though :) !!
Essie says
RICHMOND ME!! 3 things that I know about Richmond, you live there, my childhood friend lives there, and it’s the capital of Virginia!! :)
Rae says
RICHMOND ME! The area code for Richmond is 804! :)
Alison says
RICHMOND ME!
Did you know that Richmond has a vibrant punk music scene? I was unaware until my brother’s friend’s band (not a big name) played Richmond and ROCKED THE JOINT. Seriously, tiny little weird sushi restaurant was totally packed. Richmond: it’s where the punk happens.
Valerie says
RIchmond Me!
The first peanuts grown in the United States were grown in Virginia!
Brynne says
Richmond me! I know nothing about Richmond but I would be only too excited to explore and learn!
Molly Ishmael says
RICHMOND ME!
Maggie says
RICHMOND ME! This isn’t really a fact but Richmond has the 1st Wegman’s I’ve ever been to…and now I’m hooked!
Casie says
Richmond Me!! I would love to see river city!
Cathie says
Richmond me! I know that the fam from YHL lives there! I’ve never been!
michele says
RICHMOND ME! Everything I know about Richmond comes from you guys!So I’ll go with, “Richmond is known as The River City.” Great giveaway!
Catherine says
RICHMOND ME! I know that locations featured in the 1990s television cartoon, “Doug”, are named after or inspired by areas in Richmond and nearby counties :) fun fact! I would so love to visit Richmond for the first time!
Lyndsey says
RICHMOND ME! I knew Richmond was pretty famous for its river… I also know that I’d love to come hear you guys speak on my birthday weekend! :)
Spiff says
Richmond me! Fact: I’d love to win this prize and see you guys in Richmond!
Jess @ Little House. Big Heart. says
RICHMOND ME!!
I know that Richmond was the capital of the Confederacy!
It would be so amazing to get to come to RVA to meet you guys since I’ll be out of town when you come to Dallas! Either way, this is an amazing giveaway and kudos to you for setting it up!
Jennifer says
RICHMOND ME! :)
Richmond is the home of Patrick Henry’s famous “Give me liberty or give me death” speech.
Emily says
“RICHMOND ME”
This may be inappropriate, but I recently heard that Richmond is one of the most promiscuous cities in America. Way to go, Richmond!
Sarah Fox says
RICHMOND ME! I know nothing about Richmond (other than the fact you guys live there), but I would LOVE to come see what it has to offer!
Carolyn Byrne says
Richmond me! Richmond was founded in 1737!
Crystal says
Richmond me!!
I know that Richmond was settled in 1607! Or at least that’s what my gramps used to tell me and he thought it was fact. I’ve never thought to check :)
Rebecca says
RICHMOND ME! :)
Lulu says
RICHMOND ME
I know it’s the capital of Virginia and where you live. That’s about it:)
lana says
Richmond Me!
I would absolutely love to come out and meet you! What a treat!
Good luck with your book! Can’t wait to see it!
Andrea H. says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know much about Richmond, except what you’ve said on your blog, but I would really, really like to visit and meet you!
Lindsay says
RICHMOND ME!!
I never knew anything about this city before your blog. I would love to visit since it seems so beautiful!
Sara C. says
Richmond me!!
The only thing I know about Richmond (besides what you guys talk about) is that my BFF lives VERY close and it would be awesome to go see the area (and her!). Have fun with your family!!
Vikki M. says
Richmond ME!!! I know that Richmond is the capital of Virginia, but that’s about all I know! I would LOVE to learn more, though! :)
Rebecca @This Nest is Best says
RICHMOND ME! I know practically nothing about Richmond, but all the more reason that I should come down and learn about it :D
Courtney Edwards says
RICHMOND ME!All I know about Richmond is how beautiful it is–from the pictures you post on your blog. I would love to come meet you guys and explore the city!
Wendy says
Richmond Me !! A fact about Richmond that I now is that I have never been there! : )
Wendy says
Oops. now = know
Dave says
RICHMOND ME!! Well, I am posting this for my lovely wife so because of her I know it’s the place where you guys live!!
Jill Lee says
RICHMOND ME!I don’t really know many facts about Richmond…that’s why I need to win a trip there so I can learn! :)
Kate says
RICHMOND ME!! All I know about Richmond is that it’s the capital of Virginia. I’d love to see your city!!!
Maria D 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
Natalie says
RICHMOND ME!!!!!
one fact I know abot Richmond… MY FAVORITE bloggers live there!!!!!
~nat in oklahoma
Megan says
Richmond Me! I know that Richmond is home to VCU and MCV and its the capitol of Virginia
Christina says
RICHMOND ME!
If we’re being totally honest, I hardly know ANYTHING about Richmond… pretty much all the tidbits I DO know, I’ve picked up from you guys writing about it :)
Chelsea Davis says
RICHMOND ME!!! I know that it’s the capital and that’s it! I was terrible at geography:(
Katie says
RICHMOND ME…Richmond was the capital of the confederacy