***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.
Constance says
RICHMOND ME! It’s a great place for sleeping porches in the summer – the only way to sleep when I visited my great Aunt when I was 10.
Constance says
Oh wait – darn it, I didn’t check the dates. Couldn’t go even if I happened to win. What are the odds that it would happen to be over the weekend of the 1st birthday of our youngest kiddo? Same weekend you are in Chicago – which I know b/c that is where we live and why I can’t go see y’all at West Elm = 0 for 2. FOILED! But baby birthdays are the best, of course.
Anna says
Richmond Me!
I recently read the Best River City article in Outdoor magazine. And I know it was the Capitol below the Mason Dixon Line!
Cheryl says
Richmond Me!!
Well I don’t know much of anything about Richmond, that’s why I would love to come see your event and get to know the town!
Amy S. says
RICHMOND ME! I know it is where you live and seems to be a great city. Would love the chance to learn more :)
Kathleen says
Richmond me!
I know it’s home to VCU–one of my alma mater’s biggest rivals!
Emily Severino says
Richmond me!
I knew nothing about Richmond until I started reading your blog. I would love to visit!!
Michelle says
Richmond me! I know The Fan has great restaurants and great B&Bs!
Kari says
Richmond me!
I know they have gorgeous running trails thanks to your instagrams and I’d love to get a little training in for my first half marathon on the following weekend!!
Darlene says
RICHMOND ME!
Let’s see, Edgar Allen Poe once lived in Richmond.
Hollywood Cemetary is a great place for taking pictures.
And it’s a b**** to work the all night shift at 3rd Street Diner when you have the upstairs section and you wore heels.
Annie says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond has a great restaurant Comfort with amazing meatloaf.
Patti says
Richmond me! No fun fact about the city–other than it’s the capitol of VA :(
Angi says
RICHMOND ME! Random fact: Ive never been!
breanne benzel says
Richmond Me!
Nothing! Except for John and Sheri live there!
Melissa says
Richmond me!
Patrick Henry’s famous “Give me Liberty or Give me Death” was given in St. John’s Church is Richmond back in 1775.
Ladizzle says
RICHMOND ME!!! I know its somewhere I want to be in November! This would rock!! I wanna fly yo!
erica says
RICHMOND ME! I know that Richmond is the capital of VA and that a lovely family lives there! ;)
Ann says
Richmond me! I know that Richmond is the capital of VA, and that I’ve never been there!
Natalie says
Richmond me! I know nothing, which is why it would be great to visit!
Shawn & Robin says
RICHMOND ME
Richmond was officially incorporated in 1742
Linda M. says
Richmond Me! My cousin and I are in love with Young House Love. Would love to have a cousins weekend in Richmond!!
ellen says
Richmond Me!
I know it’s in Virginia… and it’s warmer than New England!! :)
Ryan says
RICHMOND ME!
All I know about Richmond is that I’ve always wanted to visit there. Seems like such a charming and fun filled city. Each post makes me want to visit more.
Ellen says
RICHMOND ME!
My mother went to University of Richmond when it was still the boys’ school on one side of the lake, and the girls’ school on the other. We have lots of spider gear all over our house.
Kate says
“RICHMOND ME”
All I know about Richmond is that you live there. I would love to learn more though.
paintergal says
RICHMOND ME! (I forgot to say that on my previous entry and want to make sure I’m entered!)
Christina @ Homemade Ocean says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
I know we planned our East Coast Roadtrip so that we could drive through Richmond and see how beautiful it is…we didn’t have time to explore though. whomp whomp whomp!
This is your BEST GIVEAWAY EVER!!!! :)
Erin says
Richmond Me!! I hope I win! I just remember Richmond being the capital during the Civil War for the south.
Samantha Hunter says
RICHMOND ME! Dogwood is the state tree and cardinal is the state bird! I lived there for 5 years as a kid (such a cool area – I would definitely move there for a job if it ever came up) and my absoulute bff still lives there – it’s where the cool kids are at :)
Kari says
RICHMOND ME
Gaylene says
RICHMOND ME! During the civil war Richmond was the capital of the confederate states. Thanks–can’t wait to win! :)
Kate says
RICHMOND ME! I honestly know nothing about Richmond, other than it’s an awesome city and area!
Jes says
RICHMOND ME – I pretty much just know that it is the capital, and you live there, and it is kind of on the to where my Aunt lives (traveling from NW Ohio) in Virginia Beach.
Sara H says
Richmond me! the only thing I know is that it is the capitol and near DC! What an awesome giveaway!!
Jen Migonis says
Richmond me! I’ve never been and would love to! :) Thanks for the hosting the giveaway!
alicia says
Richmond me!
I know that it is the capitol of VA and I think I have been there twice!
Katie M. says
Richmond me!
I know little about Richmond beyond it being the capitol. From the YHL posts, I’ve seen that it’s a dynamic and seemingly healthy town! I love towns that work hard to make the citizens love where they live (which in turn makes the city even better!)
Tammy Dowden says
Richmond me! Please please send me to Richmond! Never been to Virginia. Would love to see you & Virginia!!
Jane says
RICHMOND ME!
I have to admit that I only knew it as the capital of Virginia until I became hooked on your blog.
MegS says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is part of the South. There is water because John runs by it and Clara plays in it. There are parades, malls, and Home Depot. Yep– everything I know, I learned from YHL.
Lindsay says
RICHMOND ME …
I know that it’s a whole lot greener there than in Montana! ;) Would love to visit to learn more.
Julia Lujan says
RICHMOND ME!!
The first bloggers I’ve ever followed live there!!!
Jessica says
RICHMOND ME! Penn Badgley is apparently from Richmond and for some reason you guys have not made it to Wikipedia’s list of notable Richmonders, something to aspire to.
Gaby says
RICHMOND ME! Did you know that Richmond’s Latitude is 37 degrees N and Longitude is 77 degrees W?
Heidi P. says
RICHMOND ME! All I know is that it’s the capital and I’d love to meet you guys!
John says
Did you know that VA is one of the original commonwealths?
RICHMOND ME ! It would be such a great anniversary gift to my precious wife and I to get away, explore a new area and have the pleasure to meet you both. We read your blog everyday! Thanks for great postings!
Carla says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond is my friend Amy’s hometown — does that count as something I know about Richmond?
Bree says
Richmond me!
Kristin says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know much about it, except nearly every time I see signs for I-95 S I mimic the Union soldier’s cry of, “On to Richmond!” in my best civil war voice :)
Cassandra says
RICHMOND ME!
I know it snows in Richmond (something this Florida girl hasn’t seen in YEARS)!!!
kward says
Richmond Me!
Richmond is home to The University of Richmond Spiders.