***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.
meg says
RICHMOND ME! I haven’t been to Virginia yet, so all I know about Richmond is what y’all tell me. Sounds amazing!
Joan says
Richmond Me! I had never really considered Richmond until I started following your blog. It looks like a great place to live and visit.
Laura says
RICHMOND ME!
…Sadly, the only thing I know about Richmond was how incredibly happy I was to see a skyline. Two years ago, I drove from Atlanta (home) to DC (my old roommate’s home) by myself. I enjoyed the journey, but after the country-esq road in North Caroline and most of Virginia, the sight of a city and being able to ride right through it was one of the happiest moments of that year. :) Yay Richmond!!
Kate says
Richmond Me!
I know Richmond has beautiful rivers and the Petersiks live there! Another fact: I would love to visit!
aliciajuliane says
RICHMOND ME!
I have never been, would love to learn more about Richmond!
Ali says
RICHMOND ME!!! I’ve never been to Richmond but it sounds pretty darn awesome.
Jessica says
RICHMOND ME! My sister and her fiance recently decided they’d like to move to Richmond. I live in Northern, VA so I think that would work out pretty well. They currently live a few hours north of us in NJ, so we’re excited to have them closer. We’d LOVE to win this sweepstakes since I’m obsessed with your awesome blog!! Thanks!
Melissa says
Richmond me! I know Richmond is the capital of Virginia, not much else though!
Lesley says
RICHMOND ME! I knew that it was the capital.
However, I must contest the ‘best river city’ I live in Pittsburgh, and we have THREE rivers and a beautiful downtown right between them. How did we not get that honor?!?
Cori says
RICHMOND ME!
I did know that Richmond was named the the Best River Town in America by Outside Magazine; my husband, who gets giddy every time his magazine arrives in the mail, showed it to me, and it looks like a beautiful place! I’d love to see it!
Leslie says
RICHMOND ME!
suzie dyer says
Richmond me!! I know that I have always wanted to visit Richmond!!
Julia says
Richmond me! Never been there, even though we lived in VA for a year!
D Finley says
Richmond me!
I have never been! There’s a fact for you ;)
Julie B. says
RICHMOND ME!!! I know Richmond is in Virginia….and I LOVE Virginia! :)
Kitty Conner says
Richmond Me!
It might not be actual fact, but to me, Richmond is the Eastern part of the hip, laidback, design-focused town trifecta. (The other two being Portland and Austin.)
What a fantastic gift you’ve wrangled for someone!!
Rachel says
RICHMOND ME!! From your blog Richmond looks like a great place to visit!
sarah says
Richmond me! Richmond seems like a much nicer place to spend a November weekend than my adopted homestate of New Hampshire.
Suzanne from Suburban Spunk says
Richmond Me!
What I do know is that Richmond is home to the blogging greats of John, Sherry, Clara & Burger:)
Lisa G. says
Richmond Me! I hate to admit that I don’t know much even though I live in Northern Virginia. I do know VCU is located there though.
Molly says
RICHMOND ME, please! One of Richmond’s sister cities is Richmond-upon-Thames, United Kingdom.
Walnut says
Richmond Me! It’s the capital and seems like a pretty cool city.
Rebecca Gillespie says
Richmond me!
It is the capital of Virginia!
Nicole says
Richmond Me!!! I know is its where you guys live and where I want to be in November!! Great Givaway you guys are awesome!
Candice says
RICHMOND ME!! Richmond is the capital of Virigina :)
Ali Miller says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I am ashamed to say I don’t know much about Richmond. This is especially bad because I was born in Radford, Virginia (whoo hoo, baby!) and spent my time growing up in Bluefield WV/VA. I would love to learn more about it. This would be an awesome experience!
Heather says
RICHMOND ME, please!
Did you know that in Richmond it is illegal to flip a coin in a restaurant to see who pays for a coffee? :)
Katherine says
RICHMOND ME! Thomas Jefferson designed the state capitol building in Richmond. Pick me and you won’t have to pay for the airfare. I already live here!
Neil says
RICHMOND ME! There’s a neighborhood/area called “the fan”
Kim R. says
“RICHMOND ME”
I know that there are a lot of fun things to do in Richmond (apparently), but that’s pretty much it!
Ashley says
Richmond Me!
I know that you guys live there! And it is the state where my MIL was born! Would love to visit, never been there before :)
Karin T says
Richmond Me!! Never been to Virginia but it I know it is beautiful from the pics you have posted!
Kari says
RICHMOND ME!
The only thing I know about Richmond I’ve learned from you guys. Sounds like an awesome place that I would LOVE to visit!
Sarah F. says
RICHMOND ME!
I know while it’s currently the only capital of Virginia, there have been three in that state: also Jamestown and Williamsburg.
Heather says
RICHMOND ME!! I have learned from you that Richmond has a very warm climate. I always thought the entire East coast was covered in snow, but apparently not :)
Summer Battles says
RICHMOND ME: I cannot believe how amazing this giveaway is! I totally want to visit you in Richmond. Gee, who would I bring? Way col for whoever wins!
Devon says
Richmond Me! I am so excited for this giveaway! I have followed your blog for years and constantly recommend it to others. My Richmond “fact” is that I lived there for a brief time in middle school. I attended Byrd Middle and took my first Latin class there. Thus began my love of language ;)
Lisa says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know anything really about Richmond, but I’ll give you a fun fact if I win!
Claudia Pop says
RICHMOND ME! I only know stuff about Richmond from your posts. I want to visit!!
John Finley says
Richmond me. John and Sherry live in Richmond, that’s the most important fact there is!
Sara H. says
Richmond Me! All I know is that you guys live there!
Julianna says
RICHMOND ME!
I’ve only ever driven through it :( the only things I know come from you guys.
Megan says
RICHMOND ME! I have never been there but would love to visit!
Anna says
Richmond Me! I know it’s one of my favorite cities and the home of my alma mater – University of Richmond
Angela L says
RICHMOND ME!
I know it’s in Virginia, I obviously need to visit to better inform myself! What an awesome giveaway!
Kristine says
Richmond Me!
All I know is you live there and it is the capitol of VA.
Lisa says
Richmond Me!
Richmond is the capital of Virginia!
Laura says
Richmond me. I’ll be honest, the only thing I know about Richmond is that it’s Virginia’s capital.
Donna says
Richmond me!
Richmond is approximately two hours south of Alexandria, where my best friend lives!
Sandra says
RICHMOND ME!
I knew Richmond was the capital of Virginia. I’d love to visit and find out more!