***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.
Stephanie M. says
RICHMOND ME
I don’t know much other than it looks pretty there! Definitely want to visit!
Adrienne says
RICHMOND ME!
anne says
Richmond Me! Richmond was originally settled in 1607… thank you google :-)
Melissa says
“RICHMOND ME”
My brother-in-law lives there, so it is a fact that I would like to go see him!
Tara says
RICHMOND ME!! The only thing I know (or remember from history class) about Richmond is that the “give me liberty or give me death” speech occurred there during the Revolutionary War. “Give me YHL or give me death!” Can I say that or is that too cheesy?
Christa @ BrownSugarToast says
RICHMOND ME!!!!!!!
I know that Gelati Celesti has some awesome ice cream and I would love to go back and try it again!! :D Thanks for the suh-weet giveaway!!!
Annie says
RICHMOND ME!
I’ve been to Richmond on business (to visit trucking companies – glamorous!) but never for pleasure.
Shawna says
RICHMOND ME! I know that Richmond is beautiful and that it wants me to come and see it in person!
STC says
Richmond me!
Don’t know much about it, but hope to find out more!
Rebecca says
“RICHMOND ME” I know that Richmond was where the “Give me Liberty or give me death” speech took place.
Jeanette says
Richmond Me!
I know it’s a cool place that I would love to visit!
Lisa says
RICHMOND ME!
I know nothing about it, but it looks beautiful!
Jenny says
“RICHMOND ME” The present city of Richmond was founded in 1737.
Brianne says
Richmond Me! I basically just know that it’s in VA. haha
Steffanie Martz says
Richmond Me!
I know that Richmond was named after an English town named Richmond.
Dean says
RICHMOND ME!!! I don’t know much about it but I would love to take my wife here for our anniversary!
Megan says
Richmond ME!!!
I’ve heard wonderful things about Richmond, but the first thing I think of is that John and Sherry live there!!
Dana K says
Richmond Me! I have lived and worked in Richmond and also went to school here…go VCU!
Karla says
Richmond me!
The best fact about Richmond is it’s where you guys live!
theresa a. says
Richmond me! I know that the mascot of the university of Richmond is a spider! Creepy. I stayed there for a conference in hs so this would be my first visit back.
MISSY says
Richmond Me! All I know about Richmond is that it’s a much warmer climate than northern Michigan! It’s cold up here!
Shannon says
RICHMOND ME! I’ve always wanted to visit Virginia…All I know about it trivia wise is that “Give me liberty or give me death” was said here. Plus, you know, all that other fancy history stuff I’ve since forgotten!
Kelley says
RICHMOND ME! I didn’t know it was the capital of VA, but now I do!
Emily says
Richmond me!
I know that the mascot of University of Richmond is the spider.
Michelle says
RICHMOND ME! I only know that you live there, and would love to learn more…! =)
Megan says
Richmond Me!
The James River flows east through Richmond!
Keri G. says
RICHMOND ME!
I know it looks like an awesome place to live according to your blog! That’s it I’m afraid considering I love in Texas :) I would love to visit and learn more though!!!!
Rebecca says
Richmond Me!
I know it’s where you live and I need a vacation.
Tina says
RICHMOND ME!
Katherine says
Richmond me! Would love to come learn more about Richmond first hand because I know only what I read on your blog. :)
jeff says
Richmond me!! It is the capital of Virginia and I have never been there!
Alison Weeks says
RICHMOND ME! VCU is downtown and my BFF lives just outside Richmond in New Kent! :)
Brittani says
RICHMOND ME!!! Richmond was also the capital of the Confederate States during the Civil War.
Joanna says
Richmond Me! My sister, brother in law and sweet little Sam live there too!!
Mary B. says
RICHMOND ME! The only thing I know about Richmond is that you guys live there so it must be a cool city :-)
Danielle S says
Richmond me! If you go to the Capital Ale House and order ice cream instead of beer at midnight, they don’t judge.
Kelly says
Richmond me! One of the few things I know about Richmond is that, based on your Instagram feed, it’s a beautiful place for a run!
Sara Sjoberg says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond was also the capital of the Confederate states during the civil war.
Christine says
Richmond me! I know that I’ve always wanted to visit because it seems like a great town.
Laura says
Richmond me!! It’s the capitol of VA :)
ashley says
Richmond Me! Read the Outside Mag article last month on a flight to PA.
Koliti says
Richmond Me!
Richmond was founded in 1737
(that’s a pair of 7’s for the Petersiks!)
Danyelle says
Richmond Me! I know nothing about Richmond except for the fact that you guys live there. But from reading all your posts it sounds like a cool artsy place I want to check out. Especially the home for the holidays exhibit.
Lori says
RICHMOND ME! I know Richmond is the capitol of Virginia AND that it was the capitol of the Confederacy during the civil war. History class aside, I’d love to see the present day culture of Richmond first hand!
Beth Neisen says
RICHMOND ME!!!!!!!
The only thing I know is that you two live there. Can’t wait to visit!!!!!
Sara says
RICHMOND ME
All I know is that you guys love it!
Heather says
Richmond Me! It’s the capital of Virginia :)
Allison Anderson says
RICHMOND ME!! The VCU Adcenter is there! I used to live in Shockoe Bottom while my hubs went to the AdCenter. We LOVED Richmond and would love a chance to see it again and meet you and hear you speak. Love it!
Elizabeth says
Richmond me!
Richmond is:
1) where Edgar Allen Poe grew up
2) home of tons of great festivals – Folk Festival coming next weekend!!!
3) on the James River (with 2 great recreational islands)
4) where I got engaged (at the Jefferson) and married (at the U of R chapel)!
Anne says
RICHMOND ME! You guys live in Richmond! It sounds like a great city, and I would love to come visit and see you! Plus, it’s the capitol of Virginia, and my husband and I have made it a goal to visit all 50 state capitols together (8 down, 42 to go)!