***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.
Cortney says
RICHMOND ME!
I honestly don’t know much about Richmond, just that it looks adorable! I’m crossing my fingers that I get to learn more ;)
Alex says
RICHMOND ME!
I have never been to Richmond, but from reading YHL I adore the river and all the cool rocks.
Ben says
RICHMOND ME
Did you know that Richmond’s population was 204,214 in 2010?
suzie dyer says
RICHMOND ME!! I do know that Richmond was recently named the best river city my Outside Magazine because I live in the number 2 city, Nevada City. We were trying like crazy to beat you guys!!
Maggie says
Richmond Me!!!!
Virginia is one of the only states I haven’t been to, so this would be a perfect introduction on what looks like an amazing place!
Crystal says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know anything about Richmond other than it is in Virginia, but I would love to visit and learn more.
Em Fetch says
RICHMOND ME!!
Based on all the fab photos you guys share, Richmond looks like a great city!! We’d love to visit!! Capital of the Confederacy, current capital, and where you live!!
Kelli Biles says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
Richmond is where Patrick Henry gave his “Give me Liberty or give me death” speech (at St. John’s Episcopal).
I’d love to see the city!
Robert says
RICHMOND ME!
I just know that it’s on a river.
Ashley says
RICHMOND ME!
BEST. FAB. FREEBIE. EVVVVERRRR.
Jamsby says
Richmond me!
The only thing I know about Richmond is what I learned on your blog! The thing that sticks out the most is that river! I am so intrigued! I’ve never actually never been to the South, so I would be thrilled with this getaway!
Hannah@TheErohs says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know much about Richmond other than that its the capital of Virginia. I stayed there once when I was traveling from Maine to Florida years ago. I’d love to see more of the city!
Stephanie says
Richmond me! I know that there is a statue of Arthur Ashe somewhere…
Elizabeth K says
RICHMOND ME! All I know about Richmond, VA is that it’s your hometown…but, from what you’ve shared about it, it seems really cool!
Kim B says
Richmond Me!
I don’t really know much about Richmond, that is why I should visit! :)
Megan says
Richmond Me!
I would love to learn more about Richmond if I win this trip.
Marisa says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
The only thing I know about Richmond is that you live there and it is the state’s capital! I too live in a “River City” Jacksonville, FL! :)
Holly says
RICHMOND ME! We began our married life in Hampton Roads and I would visit Richmond often. It would be fun to go back and revisit our old stomping grounds.
Amy says
Richmond Me!
I know Richmond’s on the upswing …
Christina says
Richmond Me! The only thing I know about Richmond is that it’s in Virginia! :) I would LOVE to come visit and learn more!
chel says
Richmond Me!! Edgar Allen Poe once lived in Richmond.
Leslie says
RICHMOND ME! I KNOW THAT THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 442 MILES BETWEEN WHERE I LIVE AND RICHMOND!
Amy says
Richmond me!!
Amanda P says
RICHMOND ME!!
I know that Richmond, like the rest of VA, is For Lovers! haha, is that still the tag line?
M&A says
Richmond Me!
Lisa says
RICHMOND ME! All I know about Richmond is that is looks beautiful in your pictures!! :)
Anacelie says
Richmond Me!
My friend just moved to Richmond with her husband and kids. It’s a very family-friendly city.
Ruth P. says
RICHMOND ME! I know nothing about Richmond but would love to learn!
Susan says
RICHMOND ME! I learned that Richmond has seven sister cities! Seven!!
Michelle says
RICHMOND ME-I know that Richmond’s flower is the iris! Oh so pretty.
Emily says
RICHMOND ME! (Can I win as a local? I don’t need to fly, but would love the other prizes!)
I know it’s a fabulous city to live in. :)
emily e says
RICHMOND ME! i know nothing, but i’d love to come learn about it!!
Tasha says
RICHMOND ME! Because I need to see the Edgar Allen Poe house!
Ann L. says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know much about Richmond, other than it looks beautiful from all the pictures I’ve seen and hope I get to see it in person!
Ginnette Diaz says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond has a significant arts community, some of which is contained in formal public-supported venues, and some of which is more DIY, such as local privately owned galleries, and private music venues, or organic and venueless arts movements. (Yes, I cheated and looked this up lol.)
Ashli says
Richmond Me!
I know Richmond is one of the places that my husband and I are considering settling in. It looks beautiful!
MJ says
Richmond Me! Please!
Mary Joy says
Richmond me!
Ashley says
RICHMOND ME!
Would love to come to Richmond. Pick me!
Sarah S. says
RICHMOND ME!
An Iris is the city flower of Richmond! Lucky, that’s a good one! Thanks, Google.
suzie dyer says
RICHMOND ME!! I do know about Richmond being named best river city!
Heather Dixon says
RICHMOND ME! Jim Jinkins, creator of “Doug”, was born and raised in Richmond.
Amanda C says
RICHMOND ME! Please :D
I know the pics from John’s morning runs are gorgeous. Everything I know about Richmond I’ve learned from you guys – you’ve almost got me thinking it’d be cool to move there!
Thank you SO MUCH, John, for having this CRAZY AWESOME idea and making it happen! And congrats on being speakers this year!
Eva C. says
RICHMOND ME!! The only I thing I know is all Young House Love related. It would be amazing to visit with my hubby. With two littles under 3 we need the getaway. Looking forward to checking out your River City!
Darcie says
“RICHMOND ME”. I know that the James River runs right through the middle of the city!
Kelly says
Richmond me! Burger hunts insects there!
Riley B says
RICHMOND ME! It isn’t part of any county.
Allison says
Richmond Me! I know that Richmond sits on the James River and that you guys live there!
Kaitlin Jenkins says
RICHMOND ME! It’s been years since I’ve been to VA, my hubby actually grew up there, and we’ve been dying to visit. Pick me? :D
Sarah says
RICHMOND ME!
I know Richmond was the capitol of the Confederacy during the Civil War.