***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.
Teri says
RICHMOND ME
In 1866, the first organized Memorial Day was celebrated in Richmond at Oakwood Cemetery. (learned from Wikipedia, prior to my search I only knew Richmond as the capital of VA).
Lia Moss says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Richmond is a city I have never been to!
Aimee says
Richmond Me!!!
I do not know a lot about Richmond (other than the fact that you guys live there), but I would love to be able to visit and find out more!!!
Katie says
RICHMOND ME!
The only thing I know about Richmond is that from all your adventures it looks like a pretty awesome city!
Marie says
Richmond Me! :)
Patrick Henry’s famous “Give me liberty or give me death” speech was made in Richmond’s St. John’s Church.
shana says
Richmond me! Younghouselove lives there.:)
Marlayna says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
I know that Patrick Henry’s famous “give me liberty, or give me death,” speech was given in Richmond! He is apparently our ancestor according to my grandmothers genealogy tree, lol!
This is an amazing trip you guys organized!!! My birthday is November 9th!!! Yay! I’d be on cloud nine forever if I got to do this for my birthday!!! Here’s hoping!!!!!! :)
Leandra Molina says
Richmond Me! Richmond is a capital city, and it looks very green. I’d love to visit! :)
Joann says
RICHMOND ME! I know nothing about Richmond but I do know that I am in desperate need of a vacation…and Richmond would suit me just fine!
Megan Cuy Castellanos says
Richmond Me!!! Please!!! :)
All I know about your town is, well that its your town! Haha sounds like a cool place from all the fun things you guys post about it, hope I get to come for a visit!
Rebekah says
Richmond Me!
I know that the iris is the flower of the city of Richmond!
Katie Richards says
Richmond me! I know very little about Richmond, other than the fact that Lu live there and love it very much. I really enjoy your photos of the things you do around town. Even if I don’t win, Richmond is on our list of place to visit.
Whitney says
RICHMOND ME! I know that it seems to have awesome thrifting. :-)
Alexis says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I pretty much only know that Richmond is Virginia’s capital city. And of course that it’s your home.
Goodness I want to win soo bad! Especially since the signing is sold out.
Renee says
Richmond Me! Need a weekend away!!! :)
Erin says
Richmond Me!! I don’t know anything, but I’d love to visit!
Lisa says
RICHMOND ME! I know that Richmond has some sweet outdoor spots and I’d like the see them!
Krystle @ Color Transformed Family says
Richmond me!
I’ve never been but I would love to visit.
Jasmine says
Um, are you kidding? Absolutely RICHMOND ME! Richmond, VA- capital of the state that I always thought was shaped like a lion back in elementary school :)
Leah says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that Richmond is southeast of where we live!
Emily says
RICHMOND ME! I knew it was the capital of VA with lots of great shopping!
Adam says
Richmond me!
I know that you live there because it’s all my wife talks about!
Chelsea @ Chelsea Eats Treats says
Richmond me!! I know that the Jefferson has an awesome brunch on Sundays :)
Teri Prater says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I’m crossing my fingers here. I NEED a get-away. Anyway, I knew that Richmond is the capitol of VA. That’s it. That’s how little I get out of the box I call home. I need a trip. Really. Bad.
Hailey says
Richmond Me!! I knew that Richmond was the capital of Virginia.
Emily says
Richmond Me!
And I know practically nothing about Richmond, but I’ve wanted to check out Virginia for awhile :)
Deborah says
Richmond Me!
Home of Kings Dominion amusement park.
sarah says
RICHMOND ME! don’t know much about Richmond, but I’d love to find more out :)
Linda says
RICHMOND ME–
If Virginia is for lovers, I would love to be in Virginia.
Holly says
RICHMOND ME!!! I don’t know much about Richmond other than you live there! I would love to visit and come to the book signing!!!
KitS says
Richmond me! Please! :)
SimplySam says
RICHMOND ME!! Never been to Richmond… Would love to meet you and John
Corey Ann says
Richmond Me! All I know about that fair city is that it has pretty leaves and a McDonalds I’ve stopped in en route to other places to eat and rest up on long drives! LOL
Christine G says
Richmond me! I know it’s the capital of VA and served as the Capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War.
Danielle C says
RICHMOND ME! I know that it has a beautiful river and that it’s the capital of Virginia.
Tracie says
Richmond Me!
Sarah says
RICHMOND ME!
Meghan says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that for some reason I have so many friends from my life that have moved to the Richmond area even though I come from Northern New England!
Ashley Baranowski says
RICHMOND ME
I don’t know much about Richmond, but would love to visit and learn more!
Kelsey says
Richmond Me! I don’t know much about Richmond other than that its the capital of Virginia, but the more I’ve seen on YHL about the city, the more I’ve wanted to visit! Please?
Allie says
RICHMOND ME! When we moved back to the east coast from California I seriously considered Richmond because of how glowingly you speak of it…but I have never been there!
Paty says
Richmond me! ( and hubby of course)
November 8th will be our 9th wedding anniversary and getting to know you and your city could be a true celebration!
Sara says
RICHMOND ME!! I know I want to visit Richmond!
Sarah O says
Richmond Me! I’ve never been but one of my ex’s was born in Richmond and always had great things to say
Hilary Sutor says
Richmond Me!!
Fun Fact: Patrick Henry made his ‘Give me Liberty or Give me Death’ speech in Richmond!
Sam says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Never been and would love the getaway, thanks!!!
Sam
Kelly says
Richmond me!!! The only things I know about Richmond are the one’s I’ve learned from ya’ll! I would love to visit your beutiful town!
Rachel says
RICHMOND ME! I know that the city had one of the world’s first successful streetcar systems. We’ve never been before, but we’d love to go!
Susie says
Richmond Me!! Don’t know much about Richmond except that ya’ll live there. Would love to come just to hear ya’ll speak ;)
Denise S. says
RICHMOND ME!! Oh my, I didn’t know any of those facts…except that you guys live there. whoops!