***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.
Amanda says
RICHMOND ME
I knew it was the capital. It looks like such a pretty place from all of your pictures!
Pat B. says
RICHMOND ME!
Jocelyn says
Richmond this!!! And Richmond just won an award from Outthere magazine as the best river town in America!!
Scott says
Richmond me!
amanda says
Richmond me!
Sarah F. says
RICHMOND ME!
I’ve never been to the east side of the country at all, so I don’t know much. I’d be excited to expand my knowledge though!
Emily says
RICHMOND ME! I know Richmond is where you live and where I’d like to visit!
Dawn Nowak says
Richmond Me!!! OMG!!
Britt T says
Richmond me… the only thing I know is that they have a great medical school!
Stephanie says
Richmond me!!! Never been and would love to go!! Thanks for the chance!
Jonelle says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I know that I’ve driven through Richmond a few times while on my way from Columbus, GA to Philadelphia, PA. Richmond is also home to Virginia Commonwealth University where my friend Lisa went, who I will take on this trip with me if I win!!!!
Ann Marie says
Richmond me!
Sarah Aschkenas says
Richmond me! I really know nothing about Richmond except that you guys make it sound like such a nice place to live.
Sara H says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is the place where we do the happy dance on the way home to NC from visiting NY b/c it means we have gone through the worst of the 95 traffic! :)
Natalie V. says
RICHMOND ME!!!! After a little Googling….. Did you know that Richmond was the capital of the Confederate States during the Civil War? Fun fact!
Meera says
RICHMOND ME !
Kara M. says
Richmond ME!
They have the cutest shops and fairs for families and kids :) They also have beautiful sunrises (as seen on your instagram feed)!
Kit Darling says
Richmond me!!! you guys live there!
Amber says
RICHMOND ME!
I grew up in northern VA, but I know shockingly little about Richmond, other than it’s the state capital and was once capital of the Confederacy.
Jessica Edwards says
Richmond me! I honestly don’t know much about Richmond, but I would love to visit and get to know the city!
Emily says
Richmond Me! Please!
Pamela says
Richmond me!!!!!
Home of Burger and Clara! Honestly, don’t know much about Richmond but I have always wanted to go to VA!
Colleena says
RICHMOND ME! I once read up on Jackson Ward, it may not be ideal for all but I’d love to cruise and take pictures of this history filled neighborhood.
Cat says
RICHMOND ME! One fact I know is that my brother lives there. :)
Leslie says
RICHMOND ME! I would LOVE to see you guys and visit Richmond. My husband and I are celebrating our 14th anniversary in a few weeks and this would be an awesome getaway for the two of us!!!
Kate says
RICHMOND ME!
I know Edgar Allen Poe was from Richmond.
Steve says
RICHMOND ME! I know that Richmond is also home to the University of Richmond, with the famous Spider mascot!
Judith says
RICHMOND ME! My husband grew up in Colonial Heights!
Karla says
Richmond me!
The one fact that I know about Richmond is it’s where you guys live!
Ben says
Richmond me! Richmond was the capital of the confederacy.
Lea says
Richmond ME!!! Because did you know that Richmond was the inspiration for names of locations on Doug? Yes, the cartoon with Quail Man!
katrina says
Richmond me!
I know little about Richmond but I’d love to learn!
Tracie says
Richmond me!
And I know nothing about Richmond, which would be a great reason for me to visit!
Becky says
RICHMOND ME! The town is so full of history,would love to visit!
Leslie says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond has an Edgar Allen Poe museum and a Poe festival every year.
Shelli says
RICHMOND ME! And I know nothing spectacular about Richmond… BUT if I win I will PRAISE that city!
molly says
RICHMOND ME!
I generally suck at east coast geography, so I am always impressed when you can make a weekend trip to the beach or dc. And some very talented bloggers live in the Richmond area.
McCaulie says
RICHMOND ME!! I know that’s it’s the Capitol of Virginia and that you guys live there :)
Kathryn says
RICHMOND ME!
lindsay t says
RICHMOND ME!!
Alyssa says
Richmond me!!
I knew it was the capital of Virginia and that Virginia is for lovers!
Katie B. says
RICHMOND ME! I only knew that it was the capital of Virginia, but I’d love to learn more!
Jenny says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I’ve never been there! But I’d love to learn all about it :)
Sarah says
RICHMOND ME!
I am not familiar at all with the city – which is all the more reason I should win :)
Heather says
RICHMOND ME! Everything I know about Richmond comes from your blog. Would love to see ther river running through the city!
Nicole says
RICHMOND ME!
The one thing I know related to Richmond is that the court system in VA is similar to ours in AZ, so Richmond is on my list of places that I would move to if I got a job opportunity there.
Lindsay says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is where you all live and where I’ve wanted to visit for years!
Erin says
RICHMOND ME!!
I guess I don’t know that much about Richmond VA but I used to read Patricia Cornwell’s Scarpetta series and I think it was set in Richmond! :)
Andrea says
Richmond me!! The only thing I know about Richmond is what I have learned from you two, but your blog definitely makes me want to visit.
MegW says
RICHMOND ME!
I’ve always known Richmond as the last BIG city we drove through on the way to the Outer Banks! Would love to actually spend some time seeing the city :)