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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

  1. Julia says

    RICHMOND ME!
    It is the city I would like to be in, in November! I just found your website last week and am loving it!!

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  5. Holly says

    Richmond Me! :) State Capital for sure! Funny we were just camping with a ton of people, naming state capitals by the campfire…so that is fresh in my mind. That and you guys live there. ;)

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  6. Jennifer in VA says

    RICHMOND ME! i was born in the old MCV “the hospital with the green roof” was what i called it as a kid.

    Richmond had a turn as the Capitol of the Confederacy.

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  8. Kimberlee says

    Richmond Me! It is a fact that Richmond is in Virginia. It is also a fact that I have never been there but would love to visit, especially after seeing the pictures that you post of your pretty city. Thanks for the chance! :)

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  11. Summer says

    RICHMOND ME!
    i grew up an hour away but don’t know too much about it. besides some delicious burrito place i went to with friends who attended vcu.

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  13. Jennifer says

    RICHMOND ME!
    I used to drive through all the time, on my way from NC to PA when I was in college. But sadly I don’t think I ever stopped. I’d love to go!

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  14. Katie Rose says

    Richmond Me!

    Okay I had to look this fact up, but it delights me nonetheless! Remember the Nickelodeon cartoon “Doug”? Richmond was the inspiration for many of the places in the cartoon as it’s creator, Jim Jinkins, was born & raised there! Of course, in the cartoon is was named Bluffington :)

    Thanks for the EXCELLENT giveaway!

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  16. Jennifer Fankhauser says

    RICHMOND ME!

    I don’t know much about Richmond. I’ve only been there once with my sister for a quick day trip to visit her BFF’s family who lives there. I would love to go back and explore! And of course to see you guys. :)

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  17. Deanna H says

    RICHMOND ME! I just found out that Richmond is not part of any county – it is it’s own independent city. Weird!

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  20. Whitney says

    RICHMOND ME!

    I unfortunately know very little about Richmond Virginia, however I would love to have the opportunity to learn more!

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  21. Rebecca says

    RICHMOND ME! All I know about Richmond, I’ve learned from both of you. One thing for sure, it’s a gorgeous place to live. The photos John takes on his morning runs are beautiful.

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  22. Tiffany says

    Richmond me! Pretty, pretty please! Oh and I know nothing about Richmond other than it is in VA and you live there!

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  23. Steph says

    RICHMOND ME!
    What I know about Richmond is that I’m afraid that if I go there, I’ll fall in love and never want to leave :) not a bad thing!

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  25. Mo says

    Richmond me!
    I only know that it is the capital of VA! I’ve been once, but it was only for a night. I would love to go and explore!

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  26. Steph says

    RICHMOND ME! Don’t know much about Richmond except that it looks like a beautiful city. I’d love to see it in person!

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  29. Lorie Smith says

    RICHMOND ME! The only thing that I know about Richmond is that is looks like a really cool city and I would love to take this trip with my sister Julie!

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  32. Erin says

    Richmond Me!!!
    The only thing I know about Richmond is that you live there and that I would love to visit! Good luck with your book tour!!!

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  36. Daniel Rodriguez says

    RICHMOND ME! Being the history buff I am and being a BIG BIG fan of the revolutionary war period, I would love to go to Richmond: it’s where Patrick Henry gave his “Give me liberty, or give me death” speech!

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  37. Wikke says

    RICHMOND ME! The only thing I know about Richmond is that you live there and love it…and that it would be a 10+ on the scale of ridiculous fantastic-ness if my friend and I, who will be visiting the US that exact week from Holland, would win the opportunity to combine visiting Boston and Bangor with visiting Richmond.

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  41. Meredith says

    Richmond Me!
    I know it is Virginia’s capital, and I remember driving through on a road trip with my parents years ago.

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  45. Amber says

    RICHMOND ME!

    I know that Richmond is the capital, and I now know that it looks like a really neat place to visit.

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  46. Melissa R says

    RICHMOND ME! I have to admit, I know nothing about Richmond except it is the capital of Virginia… This is what happens when you have only lived on the West Coast! :)

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  49. Shelley says

    Richmond Me!!!

    There’s no way I’ll win, but oh man – I SO WANT TO! Never been to Richmond, would love to visit!

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  50. Stacie Gray says

    RICHMOND ME!!! (I hope you don’t mind the extra two exclamation marks.)

    Richmond is where the “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech took place – it’s a big deal, hello! :)

    Reply

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