***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.
Jordan@the2seasons says
“RICHMOND ME” I know it is the capitol and I wanted to live there when I was little, which is funny cause I have never been but always thought that is where I was going to live.
Becky P. says
RICHMOND ME! Yep, don’t know much except it’s the capitol of VA, but of course I’d like to find out more…
Mary Kate says
RICHMOND ME! We went to visit Richmond over Memorial Day and I know the city is home to a great place called the Byrd Theater. A Wurlitzer serenade and a fancy chandelier makes it one of the coolest movie theaters we’ve ever been to.
Jennifer says
RICHMOND ME!!
Jayme says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know any cool facts other than it’s where you all live (the most awesome fact of all) & I’ve never been so I’d LOVE to go!!
Rhonda says
RICHMOND ME! The only thing I know about Richmond is that you live there.
Azar says
Richmond me!
I know there’s a college there! VCU, I think?
Erika says
Richmond me!
I know that last year or the year before, there were two colleges from Richmond in the March Madness basketball tournament (Richmond and VCU) and I think they both made it to the sweet 16 too.
Heather says
RICHMOND ME!!! Would love to see Virginia this time of year.
Mari says
Richmond Me!
As a fellow UVA alum, I love to be back in the area!
Abby says
Richmond Me!!
I lived in DC for a year, but was never able to make it to the beautiful capital of VA.
Erin says
Richmond Me!
The extent of my knowledge of Richmond consists of the fact that it’s in Virginia. Wow guess I need a trip to correct that!
Bethany says
RICHMOND ME!
Everything I know about Richmond I have learned from you guys, and it seems so wonderful!
Rachel says
RICHMOND ME!! Please :) Fact of Richmond: The area code is 804! Another fact is that I WANT TO VISIT AND MEET YOU TWO!!
Anne S. says
RICHMOND ME! I just learned that Richmond isn’t part of any county. Weird!
Dana says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that Thomas Jefferson designed the Virginia State Capitol building in Richmond! The pretty white one. :D
Lyndsey says
RICHMOND ME!!! Don’t know much about Richmond except that it’s in VIRGINIA…which we all know “is for LOVERS”.
Jen @ our delicious life says
Richmond me!
Everything I know from Richmond I learned from this blog, but it seems like a great place to visit :)
Karen says
RICHMOND ME!
My husband is a Richmond Spider, so I have a soft spot for RIC.
Mallory says
Richmond me…All I know is that it’s the capital of Va. We accidentally drove through one time after missing a turn on our way to West Virginia. Our ten hour trip became fourteen!
LM says
Richmond Me!
I know that Richmond is the home of the most fab-tabulous blogging family in the entire universe!!
Marie says
RICHMOND ME.
This would be amazing :o)
Leah says
richmond me
I’m trying to hit all 50 states! Haven’t hit VA yet!!! What a great opportunity!
Olivia says
Richmond Me!
I only know its where you live! I need towin to learn more about your beautiful place!
Sherry says
RICHMOND ME!!
Katie says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know much about Richmond but I think it is a beautiful city from all the pictures John and Sherry share.
Jessica Thompson says
Richmond me! All I know is that is where one of America’s sweetest families live ;)
Tif says
RICHMOND ME. Patrick Henry gave his speech “Give me liberty or give me death” in Richmond.
Stephanie says
RICHMOND ME!
It is the capital of Virginia :)
Greta says
Richmond Me!
Edgar Allan Poe grew up in Richmond!
Danielle says
RICHMOND ME! Edgar Allan Poe was a Richmond native!
Sarah says
RICHMOND ME!!
Richmond was the capital of the Confederacy
Melinda says
Richmond me! Don’t know much about richmond
Caitlain says
RICHMOND ME! I know that Richmond is home to you guys and pretty darn beautiful in the Fall (proof seen in your instagram pictures. Would love the opportunity to visit and check it out first hand! :)
Carly says
RICHMOND ME! My extended grandma, aunt, uncle and cousins live in Richmond, and I have been traveling there about once a year for almost 15 years now! Through the years of visiting, and staying in Mechanicsville with my family, I have learned quite a bit of history! I know that Patrick Henry delivered his famous, “Give me Liberty or Give me Death” speech in Richmond! I would be so excited to receive this, because in all the years of visiting, I have not been to any of the places listed above!
Jodie M. says
RICHMOND ME. I’ve never been there, so sadly I don’t know any fun facts about Richmond, except that it is the capitor of Virginia.
Brooke says
Richmond me! It’s the home of John, Sherry, Clara, and Burger :)
Jenn T. says
RICHMOND ME!
Not going to lie, I don’t know much about Richmond other than it is BEAUTIFUL!
Erin says
RICHMOND ME
Richmond is the capital of Virginia! Woohoo!!
Liz Fulton says
RICHMOND ME, pretty please!
It’s home to my fave bloggin’ fam, The Petersiks!
Casey says
RICHMOND ME!
According to a trivia website, about half of the U.S. population lives within a 500 mile radius of Richmond :)
Terah Harris says
RICHMOND ME! I’ve never been to Richmond but read that it was rated one of the best River Towns in America. I would love to see it!
L says
RICHMOND ME !!! It is where my sister lives! We both love your blog and I would love to be able to spend time with her AND meet you!!
Meagan says
Richmond Me!
I know it’s in Virginia?? It’s sad that that’s it, right?
Morgan says
Richmond me! Don’t know much except it looks gorgeous!
Carla says
RICHMOND ME. I don’t know much about Richmond other than it looks like an amazing place to live from what you’ve shared with us on your blog. What a great idea to share your environs with a lucky reader! Thanks for all the work you do to put these giveaways together!
Mary Buckelew says
RICHMOND ME! I would love to learn more about your fabulous state! I really wood! (just a little play on words there…)
Kristen says
RICHMOND ME! I know nothing about Richmond, but I would love to visit!
Meg says
RICHMOND ME! I know it as the halfway point between where my parents live and B’more (where I went to college)… i.e. the perfect road trip halfway point
Clint says
Richmond me!
You guys are all I know about Richmond!
Sarah Miller says
RICHMOND ME!
Sarah Miller says
Hit the wrong key but meant to add that in addition to you living there, my friend and college room mate just moved there, my parents just visited, and my in-laws are thinking of moving there next year. I would love to see it!