***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.
Aimee says
RICHMOND ME! I know Richmond is the River City, and of course home to my favorite bloggers. I’d love to win, since you are going to be in Tacoma, near me, on a weekend I’ll be in San Francisco. Boo
Kristin says
RICHMOND ME…It’s the capital of Virginia & my husband had a job interview there when we were finishing up grad school at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Rebecca says
Richmond Me!
It was important during the civil war, I think…Clearly, not much!
Anita says
Richmond me because now that I know it’s the River City, I really want to see it!
Mariah says
Richmond me! It’s where my imaginary friends sherry and John live! Of course you are not imaginary but you aren’t real friends – yet!!!
Sarah says
RICHMOND ME!!!! I don’t know much about Richmond, except my favorite bloggers live there. I’d love the chance to learn more!
Kate says
RICHMOND ME!
Ooohh! Pick me!
I’m pretty sure 99% of what I know about Richmond, I’ve learned by reading your blog over the years. Would love to visit this fall!
Melissa Mitchell says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is NOT a part of a county, it’s an independent city. Always thought that was crazy!
I was born in VA- love you guys- would LOVE to get to come to this event. :)
Bryan says
RICHMOND ME!
Ah, Richmond. Home to one of the best-named minor league baseball teams, the Richmond Flying Squirrels.
Megan V. says
RICHMOND ME! I know that y’all live there but that is about it :) Would SO enjoy a trip to explore it!
Heather says
Richmond Me!
I know nothing about Richmond and have never been there!
Kimberly says
Richmond Me!! Richmond is close(ish) to Washington DC…where I grew up!
Rachel H says
RICHMOND ME! I know that Richmond is the capital of Virginia and that it always reminds me of the movie 1776. Good old Lee!
Aaron says
RICHMOND ME
I know it’s the capital of Virginia and that I’d love to visit!
Lauren says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond is the home to the Washington Redskin’s summer training camp! (Yes, I had to google that.)
Emily says
Richmond Me!
I know that my brother and sister-in-law live there.
Susan says
Richmond me! The only thing I can come up with is that it’s in Virginia:) I’d love to learn more!
Allison says
RICHMOND ME!
I didn’t know anything about Richmond until I became obsessed with your blog. My husband’s a whitewater kayaker and would definitely appreciate The Best River Town.
E.D. R. says
Richmond Me! I know that it floods occasionally!
jane says
RICHMOND ME!!
I just know that it is gorgeous, you live there, and I would love to come visit!
Lauren E says
RICHMOND ME! I know that alligators used to live in the pools at The Jefferson. Wouldn’t Clara have loved that?
Stephanie Ussery says
Richmond me!! I don’t know much but i’d love to learn more!
New York Muhtari says
RICHMOND ME… so I can finally this place after reading so much about it..
Kim says
“RICHMOND ME”
Meli says
Richmond Me! Richmond is a city with tons of history. But I don’t know much more so you need to send me there, please!! :)
Nikki says
RICHMOND ME! I know it is the capitol and where I would LOVE to visit!
Cary says
RICHMOND ME!
Capital city and where you guys live is the extent of my knowledge…better visit to find out more, right?
caroline nolazco says
RICHMOND ME!
i toured vcu when i was still pretty young and remember the guide telling me that interior design is nothing like what we see on tv. pretty much smooshed my dream and i wish i had never listened to her.
i cried in front of people with my mom. it was pretty lame and a big low.
ha. oh memories
Kristen says
Richmond me!!! I just read the wiki entry about Richmond and want to go even more now, it sounds like a great city! My birthday is Nov 4th and that would be one heck of a bday gift ;-)
heidi says
RICHMOND ME!!!!!! I’ve only driven through Richmond and would love to come back!
Dana says
RICHMOND ME! (PLEASE!) I’ve never been to Virginia, and all I know about it is that it is the capital!
Angela Hanson says
RICHMOND ME!
You live there…that’s all I need to know! :)
Julia says
RICHMOND ME!
One face I know is that my mother was born there!
Julia says
And by face, I mean fact… obviously.
Brittany says
RICHMOND ME!
Seriously, what a dream! My twin sis and I have a blog and you are our idols! We’d love to come and meet you in person! The one thing we know about Richmond is that one of the coolest couples with the cutest daughter and dog live there – and we’d love to meet them!
Thanks for the opportunity!
Rebecca says
RICHMOND ME! I’ve always wanted to visit!
Debi says
Richmond Me! My knowledge of Richmond was limited to the fact that it is the capital of Virginia until I did some research after you posted this contest. It looks like a fabulous city to visit!
Stephanie says
Richmond Me!!
All I know about Richmond is that it’s the capital of Virginia, and it’s where you guys live! Would love to come visit and learn more :)
Cec says
RICHMOND ME!
Um, I think it was the capital of the confederacy?
Matt Hanson says
RICHMOND ME!
Maggie says
RICHMOND ME! One of Richmond’s famous tourist attractions is Monument Avenue (or it’s the only part of my trip there years ago that I remember!).
rhonda says
Richmond me! All I know about Richmond is that it’s where you guys live haha!
Shirley says
Richmond me! The only thing I know about Richmond is that you live there…would love to visit some of your favorite places!
Heather Nash says
RICHMOND ME!!
I knew it was the capital and where you guys live… oh and that it beautiful and seems to be the exact opposite of the desert I live in (Arizona)!
Jessica Vande Zandschulp says
RICHMOND ME! I know that it’s the city my partner’s family lives in! I’m so excited you have this contest because if we win we can see you guys AND see his entire family, and it’s been at least three years since we’ve been there and we miss them. Thanks!
donna c says
Richmond me! I should know more about Richmond since my husband is from Chesterfield, but all I know is that Carytown is super-cool!
tanne says
Richmond Me! All I know is Richmond is the capitol of Virginia and it’s on the East Coast. I’ve never been there.
Karen says
Richmond me!
Richmond is beautiful. That’s a fact.
Jen says
Richmond Me!
Ah Richmond… home to VCU and MCV where my mom went to pharmacy school and also saw Rod Stewart in concert in the 70’s!
Elizabeth says
RICHMOND ME!
I know it’s got a river through it. I would love to visit!!
Erin O'Neil says
RICHMOND ME!!
In 1775, Patrick Henry delivered his famous, “Give me Liberty or Give me Death”, speech in St. John’s Church in Richmond, VA.