***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.
Janna says
RICHMOND ME! I know that Richmond is 71.8 miles from me, but if I win, I’m still flying! :)
Miranda says
Richmond me! I know Richmond is in Virginia…not a very scintillating fact, I know.
Nora says
Richmond me!
Stacy says
I’m local, but would still love to win the prize. (not entering though) So many cool things. The Jefferson has a special place in my heart since my daughter is a chef there. :)
Kensi says
Richmond me!
WOM-MOM (Lori) says
RICHMOND ME!
Yes, please pick me! I’ve never been there and would LOVE A TRIP TO CHECK-OUT YOUR CITY WITH MY BESTIE! WE WANT TO VISIT!
Melissa says
Richmond me! All I know is that you live there! :)
Matt P. says
Richmond me!
The Virginia Capital trail is a great place to run and see the old warehouses turned lofts east of the capital. Then take the pedestrian bridge to Belle Isle to a series of bike paths through Civil War history.
Erica says
RICHMOND ME!Just know that you two live there – would love to visit!
Erika Rocio says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is East of Charlottesville (the only place I’ve ever been to in Virginia).
Love y’all!
Lauren says
Richmond Me! It is where you all live!
Letty says
RICHMOND ME!
I actually did know that Richmond was named The Best River Town In America by Outdoor magazine! Congratulations, Richmond; hope to “meet you” soon. ;)
Nina says
Richmond me!!! Is where I first fell in love with chipotle and Thai food. An actual fact…. Richmond had a crazy rain storm years ago and shockhoe bottom flooded like crazy, my husband was living there at the time and I was in town visiting him.
Becky S. says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know anything about Richmond, so I better win so I can learn all about it!
What a great giveaway!
Colleen says
RICHMOND ME!….because I am a fan of yours AND I know the boundaries of Richmond’s “fan”. It starts at Monroe Park and ends at the Boulevard!
Kayla says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know much about Richmond, other than it being the capital of Virginia… but I would love to visit and find out a ton more!
Catherine Alford says
Richmond Me! So many of my friends live there!
Sarah C says
Richmond Me!
I know one person from high school that went to college in Richmond (although I don’t keep in touch with them) but apparently they loved it so much they stayed in VA after finishing.
Alex W. says
RICHMOND ME!
Hmmm… I know very little about Richmond, VA specifically. But, I did visit Virginia once when I was 10. We went to Colonial Williamsburg. Unfortunately, all I remember is that I thought it was really boring and my jelly shoes hurt my feet (Jellies!).
I could use a second trip to VA! :)
Ashley S says
Richmond Me! Richmond was the capital for the Confederates during the Civil War.
Max says
RICHMOND ME!
My wife and I have been married for 8 1/2 years. 3 kids, several moves and jobs later- we still have yet to go on a honeymoon. What I know about Richmond is that my wife LOVES two bloggers who live there and it would be the perfect spot to treat my beautiful wife to the trip of a lifetime.
Sara says
Richmond Me!
One thing I know about Richmond is that two AWESOME bloggers live there!
Sarah says
RICHMOND ME!!
I know you guys live there, and that it’s a capital city. Beyond that I will only know more of I can come visit. ;-)
So excited about the book you guys!!!
Sean says
RICHMOND ME!
I know Richmond is in Virginia.
Kerri says
RICHMOND ME!
I know almost nothing about Richmond other than they host a Nascar race and the other great things I have learned about it from this blog. I would SO love to visit!
Alyssa says
Richmond me! I don’t know much about Richmond, but a fun fact about ME is that it’s on my life list to visit every capital city. I’ve gotten 27 out of 50…and haven’t hit up Richmond yet!
Jess says
Richmond Me!!
Y’all live there and its the Capital. I stopped for gas once about 10 years ago when I lived in Buena Vista, VA..
Nancy P says
Richmond Me!
I know that Richmond is the capital of Virgina and where you guys live but that’s about it. I’d love to visit!
Alicia says
RICHMOND ME!! I know Richmond is the capital but not much else… :( Would love to visit to learn some more though!
Katie says
Richmond me! Richmond is the River City!
Kara says
RICHMOND ME! One fact about Richmond is that I’ve never been there! ;)
Xandrea Holman says
Richmond Me!
I’ve never been to Richmond but you all make it sound so great that I’d love to go visit!
Matthew Peirson says
RICHMOND ME
Mary says
Richmond me! I’ve never been there – but sounds like an amazing getaway for the hubs and me.
MegS says
RICHMOND ME!
I’ve learned (from you two) that people use RVA to refer to Richmond. This idea was completely foreign (and confusing!) to me until I moved to Austin, TX– ATX!!! :D
Meredith says
RICHMOND ME! I just know it is the capital but would love to visit and learn more!
Jennifer says
RICHMOND ME!! I am obsessed with you guys and would love to see where you live (the town, of course, not your house).
Gigi says
Richmond me. Can’t wait to see va
Megan says
Richmond me!!
I know nothing about Virgina, but I would love to cross it off my list of states that I’ve never been to!
Robin says
Richmond me!!
Fact: One must drive through Richmond to get to Williamsburg when coming from Toledo, OH on vacation.
And it’s more expensive to fly into Richmond than it is to Dulles when visiting one’s friends in Charlottesville.
Clearly I need to actually visit Richmond one of these days!
Katharine says
RICHMOND ME! I knew it was in VA and now know more thanks to your blog… would love to visit!
Oksana says
RICHMOND ME! Everything I know about Richmond is from your blog :o) Beautiful city. I’d love to visit and see you guys too!
Marci says
Richmond me!
Would you believe the only thing I know about Richmond is that you guys live there ;-)
CarrieK says
RICHMOND ME!
All I know about Richmond is what you guys have told me… but I’d love to visit!
Faith Kewfi says
Richmond me! Capitol city – have visited for work and enjoyed it
Kelley says
RICHMOND ME!
I have to admit that I only know 2 things about Richmond… It is the capital of VA and YHL lives there! Seems like a lovely place to live though, I’d love to visit!
Andrea says
RICHMOND ME!!!! I have heard the James River has similar views to the Thames river in London! And my cousin moved there because it was a happening place for young, brainy college grads to be!
Laura says
Richmond me, PLEASE! I know Richmond is home to two of my favorite blogs, and I’ve gotta get there to feel Richmond’s vibe!!!!
Jaime says
RICHMOND ME!
Carrie says
RICHMOND ME! Everything I know about Richmond, John and Sherry told me! It seems like a beautiful city!