***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.
Karen says
Richmond Me!!! I know that Richmond is in Virginia and Virginia is for Lovers!!
Kristen says
RICHMOND ME! Hmmm, can’t say I know a lot about it other than you live there and I would love to visit!
Katie says
RICHMOND ME!! I’ve never been to Richmond and pretty much all I know about it is what you’ve told us and it sounds wonderful!!
Kate says
RICHMOND ME!!! Of course I know the most important fact about Richmond that there is – it is the home of Young House Love aka Sherry, John, Clara and Burger!
Emily W says
RICHMOND ME!!!!!
All I know is that I have driven through Richmond before and always planned to come back for a visit but haven’t made it- yet!
Cheryl Hutchins says
Richmond me, please…
One of my favorite TV shows “Doug” (holla!) is based off of Richmond, since creator Jim Jinkins was born and raised there.
Casi says
Richmond me!!! With the exception of the things you mentioned in your post I know nothing about Richmond. Would love to explore!
Crystal says
RICHMOND MEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
The present state capital in Richmond was ALSO the capital of the Confederacy! (Okay, not the most positive of facts, but pretty darn interesting, nevertheless)!!!
Susan says
RICHMOND ME!!!! (please) :)
I did a quick Google search and learned that Richmond is home to seven Fortune 500 companies and that it’s the third largest metropolitan area in Virginia, behind Northern Virginia (where I live!) and the Hampton Roads area.
Janielle says
RICHMOND ME!Fun fact: I once watched a biography of Shirley MacClaine and she lived there before heading to Hollywood.
We are big fans of your blog and have been daily followers since we discovered you guys in 2009. Would love to visit your stomping grounds and show some LOVE to you guys at your speaking gig!
Jenny says
RICHMOND ME!
I know it’s the capital of Virginia, and I’ve never been there. That’s… about it.
Ann Marie says
RICHMOND ME!
I know there is a NASCAR track there!!! Looks like a really nice place to live, too!
Carol N. says
“RICHMOND ME”
I don’t know much other than it is in Virginia! Would love the opportunity to find out a lot more.
Michelle W says
RICHMOND ME! The Petersiks live there!
We vacationed in Charlottesville last year – beautiful. Would love to visit VA again.
Casey says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I know that Richmond was where Patrick Henry delivered his famous “Give me liberty or give me death” speech!
Lea says
Richmond Me! Because clearly it’s full of some awesome thrift stores!
Celeste King says
RICHMOND ME!
I would die to win this trip for me and my sister-in-law. Here’s my fun fact about Richmond: Locations featured in the 1990s television cartoon, “Doug”, are named after or inspired by areas in Richmond and nearby counties as creator Jim Jinkins was born and raised in Richmond.
Lauren says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that Richmond is the home to one of my very best friends. It’s an absolute lovely place to visit!
Sarah B says
RICHMOND ME!
Patrick Henry’s famous speech “give me liberty or give me death” took place in Richmond! :)
Meg says
RICHMOND ME! I’ve never been to Richmond so I am fact-less, but I would love to see it!
Susan M. says
RICHMOND ME!
Don’t know much about Richmond–other than it must be awesome since you guys live there! Would love to find out more :)
Courtney says
RICHMOND ME! I just know that it seems to have a LOT of great DIYers!
Rachel says
RICHMOND ME!
All I know is that it looks so green and beautiful. I would love to visit!
Liska says
RICHMOND ME! I know that Richmond does not do well with winter weather — I was there once when it started to snow and people were abandoning their cars in the middle of the driving lanes on Powhite Parkway. WTH?!
Ashley says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I don’t know a whole lot about Richmond but… I did see Dave Chappelle there live once when I was in college. I went to the University of Delaware and it was the closest stop on his tour. I guess what I learned is that Richmond is NOT that close to Delaware.
Kevin Mlutkowski says
RICHMOND ME! I’d be interested in learning more about the city that you both praise so much!
Audrey Burkholder says
Richmond me!… please! I know it’s in Virginia and would bring my best friend Carrie with me who is to blame for getting me hooked on your blog two years ago!
Laura Hand says
RICHMOND ME! I hardly know anything about Richmond, but you guys have done such a great job promoting this little gem! Would love to see it in person!
Jennifer says
RICHMOND ME! I have never been to Richmond but would love to visit and learn all about it!
Danielle says
RICHMOND ME! All I know is John and Sherry live there and that it looks beautiful! Reminds me of Oregon!
Raechel Keene says
RICHMOND ME! Fact: I want to move there and winning this trip might convince the Hubs to want to move there too!
MEGHAN says
RICHMOND ME!! I did know Richmond was called The River City! I have been wanting to take a trip back up there since visiting 5 years ago!
Leigh Anne L says
Richmond Me!
Do not know much about Richmond, except all the wonderful facts you all have shared with us.
Paula Koziol says
RICHMOND ME!
My husband’s employer, Altria, is headquartered in Richmond!
Ashley Bussiere says
Richmond me!
I know it’s a lot bigger (and better) than the city I live in! Oh and you have a H&M…so jealous!
Jessica Marsh says
I live in Richmond, so PLEASE don’t enter me into the contest, but I do want to say what a GREAT package this is! You guys really included SO many of the high points and even educated a hometown girl like me – I hadn’t heard of the Real Richmond Food Tours, but plan to surprise my husband with a day out! Can’t wait to see you guys at R*Home in November.
Rhonda Bohart says
RICHMOND ME!
I’ve never been. All I know is that you live there.
Donna says
Richmond me! From your blog, it looks like great place to visit!
Courtney B says
RICHMOND ME!!
I just know it is the capitol of Virginia where we used to live!
Cayce says
RICHMOND ME!
Of course Richmond is where you live, but also it is in Virginia which is one of my favorite states to visit (i love VA) Plus, Virginia happens to be my middle name!
Stacy says
Richmond Me!!
The only thing that I really know about Richmond is that Warren Beaty and Edgar Allen Poe grew up in Richmond. I’d love to visit your city!! Pick me! Pick me!
Stefanie says
RICHMOND ME!
I just found out that Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death” speech took place in Richmond. Nifty!
Kim says
“RICHMOND ME”
I must admit I know nothing about Richmond other than you live there – which would be a perfect reason to visit!
Jill says
RICHMOND ME!!!pretty please! My fact: the cutest family ever lives there! From pictures it reminds me of Austin (my daughter lives there) so pick me!!!
Belen says
Richmond Me!
I hadn’t heard about Richmond until I started reading your blog, but hey, I grew up in another country so my knowledge of US geography is not that stellar!
Kasia says
RICHMOND ME!
Well, I know it’s the capitol. And I have an old college roommate that lives fairly close. That’s all I’ve got.
Molly C. says
Richmond Me! I know that an adorable family who are my DIY idols live there! I’ve ALWAYS wanted to explore Richmond–what an experience this would be :).
suzanne says
Richmond Me! I know that 5 million people visit Richmond every year and I’d love to be one of them!
Jackie says
Richmond Me! Richmond has a ton of biotech companies.
Rebecca says
RICHMOND ME! I know that the Nickelodeon cartoon “Doug” features locations inspired by Richmond.