***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.
Katherine Hendricks says
RICHMOND ME… is home to the Flying Squirrel’s baseball team! Pick me PLEASE:)
LKG says
Richmond Me! It is an independent city and not part of any county.
LeeAnn says
RICHMOND ME! Fact: Richmond was the capital of the Confederate States during the Civil War. :)
Betsy says
RICHMOND ME!
Fact: I want to visit! Love the history! :)
Michelle Johnston says
RICHMOND ME!!! I’m not going to pretend that I know anything about Richmond other than that it is the capital of Virginia, but that doesn’t mean that I don’t want to know more! It’d be so rad to get to attend the event where you guys are speaking and to get to explore the city! Thanks for the opportunity to possibly win such an amazing trip!
Michelle
Jhoann says
Richmond Me!
Patrick Henry gave the “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech there.
Catherine says
RICHMOND ME!
I know I want to know more – is that a good enough reason to visit?! Thanks for the awesome give away and very cool blog!
Emily B. says
Richmond Me!!
Would love to visit a beautiful city with my hubby!! plus see the sights that you are always talking about.
Lara Mann says
RICHMOND ME! I know that Richmond is the home of my favorite bloggers. :-)
Nikki says
RICHMOND ME! My husband is a big Civil War buff so I do know that Richmond was the capital of the Confederate States. Looks like a great place to visit :-)
Stephanie says
RICHMOND ME!
I have loved seeing the beautiful trails and scenery through your Instagram! Would love to see more!
Maribel says
RICHMOND ME! The only thing I know about Richmond is that it is the capitol of VA. That just means that I need to visit to learn more :)
Barbra says
RICHMOND ME!
All I know about Richmond, I learned from you!
Ellie says
RICHMOND ME! Patrick Henry gave his Liberty or Death speech in Richmond.
Michele Daggar says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that the University of Richmond is beautiful! I went there in 1998 to watch my brother in law graduate.
Natalie says
RICHMOND ME!
There is an very cool old train station building SUPER close to 95 as it goes through Richmond.
katalina says
Richmond me!
Richmond is home of the infamous BURGER…with ears!
Suanne says
RICHMOND ME!
Two of my close college friends just moved to Richmond and I’d love to meet yall and visit them :-) WIN WIN!
Brody Selleck says
RICHMOND ME!!
Richmond is home to VCU, one of the best mid-major basketball teams in the country.
dino says
RICHMOND ME!!! never been there but would love to spend a few days in your favorite places :)
Lindsay says
Richmond Me!!!! I’ve never had the pleasure of going to Richmond, and don’t really know much about it but would LOVE LOVE LOVE to visit & learn more.
Kristen says
Richmond ME!
Richmond is an independent city- not part of a county :)
Rachel says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I knew the capital, but sadly that is all!!!
Becca says
RICHMOND ME! According to my husband, it is beautiful! I would love to see if he is telling the truth ;)
mallory says
RICHMOND ME!
Gabi says
RICHMOND ME! I know that Edgar Allen Poe used to live in Richmond, and his house is now a museum on Main Street in the Shockoe Bottom area.
(I also hear that it has more retail and restaurant space per capita than any other city in America, but I’m not sure if that’s just a rumor.)
Ally Smith says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Richmond has an amazing art museum that my hubby and I would loooove to visit!!!
Kymberly says
RICHMOND ME!!!!…Fact: James River flows east through Richmond!
Amanda says
RICHMOND ME! The average commute time in Richmond is 24 mins!
Hollly says
Richmond Me!
I’d love to visit the Capital city of Virginia!
Jen says
RICHMOND ME!
My best friend just moved to Richmond so I’ve been hearing a lot about it lately – like that it’s very bike friendly and there are lots of fun places to go apple picking :)
Amy KC says
RICHMOND ME!
This would be a fabulous trip!
Angela says
RICHMOND ME! I was born in Virginia(Blacksburg) but know very little about Richmond. Can’t wait to find out though!!!
Krista C. says
Richmond Me! I don’t know much about Richmond, but from what you guys post it looks fabulous.
Amy says
Richmond Me!! All I know about Richmond is the University is there and they are the Richmond Spiders!
Sasha Farmer says
RICHMOND ME; Fun Fact: Edgar Allen Poe is from Richmond, VA!
Kristin says
RICHMOND ME! I honestly can say I dont know anything about Richmond…except you guys live there! I would love to know more!
Julia says
Richmond me! I know that Richmond is driving distance from my house (in MD)! I wonder how that would work if the winner didn’t need plane tickets…
Kate Conroy says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that Richmond is about an hour away from Colonial Williamsburg…which I have been strangely obsessed with ever since I was a kid!
Colleen says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that you make Richmond sound awesome and that I’d love to visit!
Erin E. says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know any fun facts about Richmond (which is sad since we do not really live THAT far away down here in Atlanta). Looking forward to coming and learning some fun facts though!
Kristin says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that VCU is located in Richmond.
susan c says
RICHMOND ME
Tom Wolfe, Warren Beatty and Arthur Ashe srr from Richmond.
Beau says
RICHMOND ME!
Isn’t Richmond Univeristy’s mascot the spider?!?!
Jessica says
Richmond Me!
How sad, I only knew it was the capital. I am sure it is a lovely city though – and you make it seem so charming!
Stacie D. says
RICHMOND ME! I have never been to Richmond but it sounds like such an amazing city! I would love to come visit!
Nichole says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know anything about Richmond that I haven’t read here…but I’d love to learn more!
Krissy says
Richmond me! I know, for a fact, that the RiverRock Festival is in Richmond and that it’s a ton of fun.
Alicia K says
RICHMOND ME…. I know very little about Richmond, but I do know that my favorite blogging couple lives there:)
Megan says
Richmond Me!