***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.
Nicole says
RICHMOND ME!
I’ve never been to Richmond, but it seems like a neat little family city to live.
Nicole
Stephanie says
Richmond Me! Never been, but would love to go and explore!
Britney says
Richmond Me! Richmond is the capitol city of VA.
Kristin says
RICHMOND ME…
My knowledge of Richmond is not great but I did know it was the capital of VA
Kate says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I know nothing except for how beautiful it is from all of the photos I’ve seen you post! Especially the morning runs!
ps I hope i win!
Sarah M. says
Richmond me! I have never been to Virginia. I would love to see Richmond. A friend of mine just moved there so it seems like a visit is in order.
Nora Rose says
RICHMOND ME!
I’ve never been so I would love to learn more about Richmond!
Traci says
Richmond Me! I don’t know much about Richmond, other than it’s where you live, but I’d love to come to visit to learn more. : )
Nicole M says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know much about your beautiful city…yet. Surely a trip there would change that!!
Ann says
Richmond Me!
I have only driven through Richmond, but lived in Norfolk for 2 years, VA is a beautiful state!!
Sheena says
RICHMOND ME!
Fun fact: Did you know that “Richmond, VA” returns 84,200,000 hits on google? Me either! I would love to visit your fine city and actually learn something about it, though. And meeting you guys would be fun too!!!
Stesse says
RICHMOND ME! I admit I don’t know anything, really, about Richmond, but Google tells me that Patrick Henry gave a pretty famous speech there. :)
lisa says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that richmond va is a place where sherry, john, clara and burger l;ive. oh, and that it is known as the river city!
Jess says
RICHMOND ME!
Thanks to you, I googled Richmond and found out that it was the capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War. Cool beans!
April says
RICHMOND ME!
Derek Rubright says
RICHMOND ME! Eight United States Presidents were born in Virginia: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, William Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, and Woodrow Wilson.
Margaret says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I know that you live in Richmond! I would love to visit!
Brenda Foster says
RICHMOND ME!
I didn’t know Richmond was The River City but I’d love to visit.
I don’t fly so I’m mostly commenting to see if I ever can win something. I wouldn’t mind going on a Georgia to Virginia drive in the fall though. I want to see all the fall colors and my husband wants to see if his car really will get 40 mpg or better on one trip. Haha
Daria Ellison says
RICHMOND ME!!! My fact is that my awesome little sister lives there and refuses to move to Florida bc she loves it so much! So I would love to tour the city AND see her!!!! Best Vaca ever!
Katie says
Richmond me! I am ashamed to say that I don’t know a fact about Richmond, other than I am a travel junkie and would love to visit! And see yall of course.
Christi says
Richmond Me!
All I know is that you guys live there and I want to go!
Katie N says
RICHMOND ME!
I grew up about an hour and a half west of Richmond and lived there until just a few months ago. I’m already a little homesick so this would be the perfect visit! My fun fact is that Richmond has a great arts scene. VCU’s graduate arts program is actually ranked 8th in the country (we checked it out for my hubby)!
Carrie E says
RICHMOND ME!
Never been to Richmond, Va!
Tara says
RICHMOND ME!!
All I know is that it’s where my favorite bloggers reside:) I guess that’s all the more reason for me to visit so I can learn more about your city!!
Terresa says
Richmond Me! I knew nothing about Richmond before reading your blog. But it looks like the most fab place to visit (or live!!) What a great giveaway:)
Stephanie B. says
RICHMOND ME!
The location of the first American hospital, canal system, and the first African-American governor! (I may have cheated and used the RVA visitor’s site!) But other than that, I know it is BEAUTIFUL and I’d LOVE to visit!
Sara says
RICHMOND ME! I can’t claim to know anything about Richmond, but would love to learn more. Your blog makes it seem a nice place to live.
Maggie says
RICHMOND ME!!
My fact about Richmond is that you all make it look like such a fun city to live and raise a family!
Alice says
Richmond Me!
I haven’t been there yet, but I have been slowly falling in love with Richmond. All your column mentions, photos, and Instagram messages have made me want to visit!
Sara says
RICHMOND ME!!!!!! Richmond is capital VA and the hometown of my fave bloggers, The Petersiks! :)
Erin says
RICHMOND ME!! The Richmond Ballet Company was founded in 1957 was proclaimed the State Ballet of Virgina in 1990 by Gov. Douglas Wilder. Thank you Wikipedia! :)
Sarah says
Richmond ME! I know that there’s an area called the Fan.
Alena says
RICHMOND ME! I know nothing about Richmond except that u live there! :)
cjw says
Richmond Me!
I know that Richmond is a beast to get to on 95 from DC. I swear, it’s always backed up no matter the time of day!
Angela Emory says
RICHMOND ME!
It is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is also where Patrick Henry gave his “Give me Liberty Or Give Me Death” speech. My husband and I lived in Richmond for 10 years before moving back to Charleston, SC in 2009. It would be great to go back and visit, and of course, meet you guys:)
Jules says
Richmond me!!
Apparently Richmond is where the liriope thrives? :)
Ashley says
RICHMOND ME
I didn’t know that Richmond was known as the River City, looks like it would be a great place to visit!
Sarah says
RICHMOND ME! I have always wanted to visit the places you guys talk about in your posts!!! I’m from Kentucky and I have driven through Virginia a million times, but never had the chance to actually visit! :)
jessica says
Richmond me!
I know that it’s the home of the University of Richmond Spiders, where one of my best high school friends earned her B.S.!
Kimberly says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know any facts about it, that’s why I need to go there!
terri d. says
Richmond Me! I know that Richmond is home to VCU and the College of Richmond, which has a beautiful campus.
Chris Giddens says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond fact: One of the nation’s 12 Federal Reserve banks is located in Richmond.
Heather Flint says
RICHMOND ME!! (PLEASE!)
I do know that Richmond was originally settled in 1607, the present city of Richmond was officially incorporated in 1742, named by William Byrd II who noted that the view of the James River was almost identical to the view of the Thames River outside London at Richmond Hill…..OKAY, so I totally googled that, but the one thing that I do know about Richmond is that it is probably extremely proud to house two of the best DIYers/Bloggers ever!!! (ummm, psssttt….that’s YOU guys!)
Milly says
RICHMOND ME!! Some of the U.S.’s major companies are based there!
Jean says
RICHMOND ME! Besides what y’all have told us, I know the James River runs through it. Would love to go!
Kathy Kaefer says
Richmond Me!!!
I know that Ricmond is the home of the most famous chihuahua in the country!
Courtney says
RICHMOND ME!
I really only know it’s the capital, but after reading your posts about it, I really want to visit!
Brittany says
RICHMOND ME!
Katie says
RICHMOND ME!! Richmond is a wonderful city, with free Friday night summer concerts on Brown Isle, and wonderful trails on Belle Isle!
Heather W. says
Richmond Me!
I don’t know much about Richmond, that is why I need to go there!! Oh, and to see you guys of course!!