***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.
Sarah says
RICHMOND ME! I know that my best friend lives there, it would make the trip there extra special!
Andrea T says
Richmond Me! I don’t know much about Richmond, but from reading this blog, I do know that there are really pretty rocks in the river that give way to great photo ops. I’d love to see them in person :)
Crystal V says
Richmond me!!!
I know Richmond had a flood wall built and you haven’t had a reason to use it since then =)Aaaand Richmond was one of the last places Lincoln visited before he was assassinated. We recently visited Richmond and took a boat tour where I picked up these little factoids =P I totally used your Richmond Faves post to make our “must see” list!
Anna-Lisa says
Richmond me! All I know about Richmond is that everyone I know who lives there seems to love it… so of course I’d love to visit.
anna says
RICHMOND ME!
I haved moved from Singapore to Dallas to DC to San Francisco to Chicago. I am dying to visit Richmond and meet you guys. I go to your website first thing in the morning and after lunch at work. I have been inspired and sending your link to friends. Your website is cool – modern, simple and creative. Good Luck you guys :)
Anna
Heather W says
Richmond me!!! I did know it was the capital and that you guys obviously live there! I’ve heard how it’s historic and a really neat place. I would LOVE to visit!!!
Jen R. says
“Richmond Me”
I know it’s the capital and based on what you guys post looks pretty amazing!
Meghan says
Richmond me! Only what you’ve shared on your blog. Would love to check it out!
Liz W. says
RICHMOND ME! I know that it’s a pretty fab place.
dhivya a says
RICHMOND ME!
It is sad that despite going to school there, I dont know any hard stats about richmond. I know most of the neighborhoods and love many of the restaurants (kuba kuba-yum!), but no hard facts
Kate says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
I don’t know much about Richmond, but I do not it is the home of YHL!!!
Kelley C says
RICHMOND ME! Wiki just told me it is an independent city and not part of any county… that’s pretty interesting!
Leah says
RICHMOND ME!
I know nothing about Richmond, except its in VA but I’d love to learn more about it firsthand!
lyndsay @ that 70s house says
RICHMOND ME!!!
All i know is that its the capital of VA and that its where you live, but all of your posts about the wonderful activities in the area have made me want to visit since i began reading your blog years ago!
erin says
RICHMOND ME!!
I really don’t don’t know much about Richmond other than you guys are there, and I live in VA:) Maybe I can learn more if I win!!
Lori says
RICHMOND ME! Hopefully Richmond will be the place that my husband and I can getaway for a much needed date weekend! :)
Shannon says
Richmond me!
the only thing I know about Richmond is that you guys live there. So sad because it sounds like an amazing place!
Bobbi says
RICHMOND ME!! Didnt have time to google more, just know this is the home of my.favorite bloggers….you might know them!! Oh yea, and it is 2604 miles from my home in Orange County.
Carolyn Hirst-Loucks says
Richmond Me! Would love to visit this great city again. Richmond has the American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar Gun Foundry.
Sheryl says
Richmond Me!
I know nothign about Richmond, but would love to learn:)
Becky says
Richmond me! I don’t know much about Richmond, but hope to get the chance to find out soon!
Rita Rice says
RICHMOND ME! >> everything I know I’ve learned from you (besides the fact that it’s in Virginia and the capitol).
LYO-Town says
RICHMOND ME!! I didn’t know the David Baldacci, author of many great thriller/mystery novels, was born and raised in Richmond, VA!
Carrie says
Richmond me! Richmond is home of the fab Petersik family!
Karen says
RICHMOND ME!!!!!
One fun fact is •Warren Beatty is a native of Richmond!
Liz Cooper says
Richmond Me!
Richmond is located at 37°32?18.05?N 77°27?41.42?W, a fun-fact that could be turned into some cool art!
Laura says
RICHMOND ME
Don’t think it was Richmond, but the closest trivia I have is that Thomas Jefferson was from somewhere in Virginia!
Erin says
Richmond me!!! My husband is the city history buff of the family, but I’d love to win so that I can be a nerd too! We would love, love to explore the city and hear you speak. Thanks for this rockin giveaway!
Alise says
RICHMOND ME!
All I really know about Richmond is that it’s warmer than Ohio and that makes it very appealing!
Claire says
Richmond Me! My brother-in-law grew up there!
Lacey says
Richmond me! I only know what you’ve shared either here or on your beautiful Instagram pictures. Looks like a fabulous place to live/visit!
annie says
RICHMOND ME!
i know richmond was the capitol of the confederacy back in the day. ok, fine, i had to google it.
Jen says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know too much other than it’s the capital and I drive through it on my way to visit my parents!
Amanda B says
RICHMOND ME!
My friends who have visited raved about what a nice river town it is and most of my favorite cities are on rivers so I’m sure I’d love it.
laura says
RICHMOND ME! How did you guys win best River Town? I live in Pittsburgh and we have the best rivers!;)
Jennifer S says
RICHMOND ME!!! I don’t know much about Richmond, but would love to learn!
Hailey says
RICHMOND ME! :)
Richmond…. home of where you live! I’ve never actually stopped there, only driven through so it would be great to have a fun trip there!
Anthony M says
Richmond ME!
Alecia says
Richmond me!
I have to admit I don’t know much about Richmond, other than what I’ve learned through your blog, but I’d be excited to visit!
Leigh says
RICHMOND ME! Lots of stuff from Ken Burns Civil War.
Nina says
Richmond Me! I don’t know much about Richmond but I have a long family history in Virginia and some distant cousins still there. I’d love to get to VA to visit your neck of the woods and to do some genealogy exploring!
Christy says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is not part of any county, but an independent city. And it looks like a great place to visit!
Alisa D. says
RICHMOND ME!
I was just in the Richmond area (Ashland) for my daughter’s soccer tournament and would love the opportunity to explore more of Richmond. Montpelier is located just outside Richmond.
Emily says
RICHMOND ME!!
My husband and I love to travel, so would love to check another place off our list.
Kathleen says
Richmond Me! I’ve always wanted to visit ! Fact: James River runs through it…..
Kara D. says
RICHMOND ME!
I have never been but I know it’s the capital of Virginia and it sounds just lovely.
Bekah says
Richmond me! Fact about Richmond: During the Civil War it was the capital of the Confederacy.
Kippen says
RICHMOND ME…3rd largest city in Virginia.
Jennifer says
“RICHMOND ME!” My cousin actually live in Richmond so I have been one time. I remember visiting the “fan district” (I could be saying that wrong) and wasn’t the Jefferson Hotel staircase where they filmed the famous scene in Gone with the Wind?
Kate says
Richmond me! I know I’ve never been, but y’all make it look like lots of fun!