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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

  2. Kathryn says

    Richmond me! I know the parks there are beautiful, we hit a bunch up when the kids and I tag along on my husband’s business trips there.

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  5. Melissa says

    RICHMOND ME!

    I knew that it was the capital of VA, but had no idea it was such a beautiful place until you started sharing snippits via YHL!

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  6. Mary says

    RICHMOND ME!

    Richmond is the home to the Jefferson Hotel… a place I’d love to call home while exploring the city and attending R Home for the Holidays!

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  7. Erin says

    RICHMOND ME! I know that Richmond is awesome…from Belle Isle to Short Pump to Monument Ave. I’ve been trying to convince my husband we need to move there for a while now :)

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  8. Gloria says

    RICHMOND ME!

    My fiancee’s sister just graduated from VCU, so I know a little bit about RVA. I think my favorite fact is that their minor league baseball team is the Richmond Flying Squirrels!

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  13. Ashley says

    Richmond ME! Please!

    I only know about Richmond from what I’ve seen on the blog. Its got a cool river, and some cool festivals, and apparently some really could sourcing places for your DIY projects. :)

    Ashley

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  14. Lauren says

    RICHMOND ME!

    I, of course, knew you guys lived there! :) and whenever my family and I would travel “home” to visit New Jersey we would pass through. I always thought it was beautiful, but haven’t had the opportunity to vacation. This would be awesome!

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  15. JenniferK says

    RICHMOND ME!

    I do not know much about Richmond except it is fairly close and west of Williamsburg. I would like to know more about Richmond.

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  23. Laura says

    RICHMOND ME! I know the city is the capital of Virginia. The closest I’ve been is driving from D.C. to the beach! Would love to visit!

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  25. Sarah L says

    Richmond me!!!! I know nothing really about Richmond (all the more reason to go, right?!), but I do think it’s pretty cool that it’s known as RVA – a city with it’s own abbreviation, very cool.

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  29. Cindy O. says

    RICHMOND ME! My knowledge of Richmond is limited having visited only once but I do recall it’s a beautiful city and I’d love to go back. Thanks!

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  32. Meada Spencer says

    RICHMOND ME!!! My husband and I have been looking at lovely towns in the eastern part of the country to move our family and the Richmond area is one of them. This would be a fantastic way to see the highlights of the town and hear all about it from wonderful people like the two of you! Congratulations on all your success…you guys are amazing!

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  37. Andrea says

    RICHMOND ME! I just recently found a tshirt when I was visiting there that says “Richmond, VA – it’s an okay place” – I think I need to go back for more. :)

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  38. Julie says

    RICHMOND ME! I know woefully little about Richmond … except that it’s in Virginia. And it’s maybe pretty hipster?

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  41. Emily says

    RICHMOND ME!

    I know that Richmond is the capitol of Virginia AND I know that it is where my favorite aunt and uncle live! ALSO, I know that November 8-11 is my wedding anniversary weekend and my husband and I would love to spend it in Richmond with you!

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  43. Jesse says

    RICHMOND ME!

    I remember learning in school that Phillip Morris and his tobacco saved Richmond after the Great Depression. Between that and “Virgina Slims” I always thought of Virginia as the cigarette state. Maybe not the best “fact” to know about your city?! :)

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  48. Brooke says

    RICHMOND ME! I’ve only visited Richmond once, but I loved Carytown and the Tobacco District. Those old Tobacco factories that have been made into awesome loft spaces are beautiful! Pick me!

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