***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.
Lauren says
Richmond Me! I know that Richmond is homebase for YHL and it looks like a great place to live. :-)
Linda says
RICHMOND ME! I want to visit a town with flowing water! Arid Southern California can be nice but I want to visit the River City!
Amy T says
RICHMOND ME!
Happy Columbus Day by the way, I really don’t know much about Richmond but I’d love to learn. =)
Amy says
RICHMOND ME! My sister-in-law’s inlaws live in Richmond!
Rachel says
Richmond me!
A couple that I met on a cruise years ago owned a salon in richmond.
Sarah Kulbeth says
RICHMOND ME!!! I actually did not know much about Richmond until I started reading your blog. Which is why I would love to win this, y’all make it sound like such a fun town!!
Libby says
Richmond me!! I don’t know a whole lot about Richmond, but it looks absolutely gorgeous from your pictures! So, all I know is that y’all live there…and it starts with an R :) haha
Kristin G. says
Richmond me!!
Susan says
Richmond me! Richmond university mascot = spiders! Hate spiders but would love to visit your hometown!
Haylee F. says
RICHMOND ME!
As someone who works in the legal profession, I learned that Richmond is the home to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Jessica says
Richmond me! My best friend lives there!
Betsy G. says
RICHMOND ME! During the Civil War Richmond was the capital of the Confederate states.
Jill Foreman says
RICHMOND ME! They have an Ikea there!
Lindsay says
RICHMOND ME!
i know zero about richmond, but would be happy to learn!
Jeanette says
RICHMOND ME! I have been there for works a few times but it was way before I knew y’all lived there. Fingers crossed that I win! Thank you!
Trista Yopp says
Richmond Me! I know it was the capital of the Confederacy for a while and now the capital of Virginia.
Sarah says
Richmond Me…. My husband went to Grad school at VCU and enjoyed living in Richmond!
Laura C says
RICHMOND ME!! I have been there once to visit some of our friends on our way home from a wedding.
Lindsey d. says
RICHMOND ME!
I know it has a river that used to be really polluted and gross, but now is an amazing, natural and safe waterway.
Zauna says
RICHMOND ME!
I know it’s where you live and I would love to visit!
Michele says
Richmond Me! It’s home to a super jazzy family that have a website called Young House Love!
Anissa says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond is the coolest city in the dirrrrty (LOL) south!
SarahCC says
RICHMOND ME!
Becuase you guys live there!
Jennifer says
RICHMOND ME!
katie s says
Richmond me! I’ve driven through Richmond dozens of times the past 13 years on the way to my in-laws’ house but we have never stopped! Would love to explore the city.
Lesley says
RICHMOND ME! I know Richmond is a great river city with a lot of history and outdoors activities!
Corrie M says
RICHMOND ME!
I, too, only know that it’s the capital of Virginia and that you live there:)
Nikki says
RICHMOND ME!!!! I know you guys live there and it looks awesome!
Sophie says
Richmond Me! The original inhabitants of Richmond were Powhatan Indians.
Carmena Pacarro says
RICHMOND ME!
I am totally clueless about Richmond, BUT that makes it MORE exciting! A new adventure! YEY!
Valerie Jackson says
RICHOMD ME! The only things I know about Richmond is that you live there and that its in Virgina. Looking forward to finding out more if I win!!
Megan says
Richmond me! It’s the capital of Virginia and has lots of waterways :)
Jessica says
RICHMOND ME!
I have seen Richmond on some of those “Top Ten Best Places to Live” lists, and it looks like a great place. Also, it is close to my little brother, who is in Norfolk in the Navy, so I would love to go!
Connie wagner says
RICHMOND ME
Krista says
Richmond Me!
I’ve always heard that Richmond is a great outdoors city, being along the river and all. Plus Virginia in general is just beautiful – lucky you!
Courtney says
RICHMOND ME!
Other than what I read from everyone else’s comments… nothing.
Angela says
RICHMOND ME! I know nearly everything I know about Richmond from reading your blog! In Virginia, on a river, and seems like a great place to visit!
Miranda says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I would love to come visit Richmond. If not see you in Chicago on the 10th!
JillY says
“RICHMOND ME” Richmond was named after a town near London!
Chelsea W. says
RICHMOND ME!
I just heard recently that Richmond is an independent city and not part of a county. Who knew?
Nicole T says
Richmond Me! I read that Richmond is an independent city that is not part of any county. Strange!
Liz says
RICHMOND ME! Like any good history teacher, I know it was the capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War.
Jessica says
Richmond me!
My lone knowledge about Richmond is that we have friends that live there that we don’t see nearly enough!
Sarah says
RICHMOND ME! Pretty much all I know about Richmond is what I read on this blog, so a trip there would greatly increase my education!
Jill says
“RICHMOND ME” #1 public art school in the country! (YEA VCU – Craft/Material Studies 2010)
Tracie @cleverlyinspired says
RICHMOND ME!!!!!!! :) Virgina is for lovers….so I would bring mine with me ;)
Erin says
RICHMOND ME! I know nothing abut Richmond. That is why I need to visit!
K athy says
Richmond me!
My favorite bridge player lives there and so do you! Also, I want to check out the place with the cool art.
Marissa says
Richmond Me! I know there is a great river there to walk past and sun bathe at in the summer.
Jeanette says
RICHMOND ME!! Sad to say that all I know is it’s the capital of Virginia and where you guys live :) I have never been on the east coast and would love this so much!! Thanks for the chance.