***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.
Sarah says
RICHMOND ME! I know that seeing it in the fall would be gorgeous! Would love to visit!
CohoesMom5 says
RICHMOND ME
It is the capital of Virginia and I have never been there as an adult (might have driven through as a kid).
Mairead says
Richmond me, please!
Richmond was settled by English settlers from Jamestown in 1609 near the site of a significant native settlement.
Molly H says
Richmond me!
I know Richmond is where my cousins live :)
Amanda Harrington says
Richmond Me! I know that I can drive to Richmond in an hour and a half! :) I also know that I’ve always wanted to visit the Monuments downtown. :)
Emily Morrison says
RICHMOND ME!
Fact about Richmond: Some of Steven Spielberg’s new movie “Lincoln” was filmed in Richmond.
Josh says
Richmond Me!
I would love to explore the city and try all the wonderful restaurants and see the sites.
Asha says
RICHMOND ME!!!! I know it’s where you live and every time I speak to a client from there I think “Hey! That’s where John & Sherry ( & Clara AND Burger) live!” Have to stop myself from mentioning that to the client. ;)And I knew it’s the capital of Virginia. Score one for the fifth grade!
joanne mcdonald says
RICHMOND ME
I love reading about your city on the blog. Woould love to see it in person!
Rachel M says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t have any interesting facts about Richmond, VA but hoping to win the prize and learn some!
Jodi says
RICHMOND ME!!!!!
Did you know that Union Passenger Railway was the 1st successful electric street railway transit agency. It was formed in 1888 in Richmond! (My boyfriend is a train guy!)
Diana says
Richmond me! I know that when you’re moving 1000mi north up the coast you drive right through richmond (I-95). That’s also the location where the cat you drag with you 1000+mi starts to get a little howl-y.
lexie says
RICHMOND ME!
Did you know that in your city… It is illegal to flip a coin in a restaurant to see who pays for a coffee?
It’s a real law!
Briel K. says
RICHMOND ME!!!
The only things I know about Richmond are what you share with us. I’d love to visit and learn more though!
Heidi H. says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is the capital of VA and I would LOVE to visit there someday!
Dawn says
RICHMOND ME! My favorite niece lives nearby (where’s Arlington?), my friends parents live IN your town and isn’t there a big CIA or secret organization building in Richmond?
Stacey S says
RICHMOND ME!! Please ;) Richmond is an independant city & not part of a county… according to Google, anyway.
Mallory says
RICHMOND ME!
The only fact I know about Richmond is that I WANT TO GO TO THERE!
Katherine says
Richmond Me!!! Um, it’s home to the Petersiks!
Maura says
Richmond Me! My husband and I met and UR. We would love to go back for a weekend AND get to see you guys!
Cara says
RICHMOND ME! Patrick Henry delivered his “Give me Liberty or Give me Death” speech in Richmond.
Karen D. says
Richmond Me!
Richmond hosts some awesome family friendly events like the Monument Avenue 10K, the Folk Festival, Dominion Riverrock, etc.
Teresa says
RICHMOND ME!
Just that you all live there, so it must be awesome. ;)
Kelly says
RICHMOND ME!!! I’ve never been to the east coast, I’d love to take it in.
Katie says
RICHMOND ME!
Not gonna lie, I don’t know much about Richmond beyond that it’s the state capital. But what better way to learn more than by visiting! :)
Liz Massingill says
How cool would this be?! Here’s hoping!
Marie says
Richmond me!
I know you live there and I’d love to visit!
Alex says
RICHMOND ME
I just knew it was the capital and where y’all live!
Lizzie B. says
RICHMOND ME! Capitol of Virginia- that about sums up my knowledge. After reading this blog, though, I’ve been slowly coming to the conclusion that it seems like a really neat place to live!
Erin S says
RICHMOND ME!!
I know it’s in Virgina and I would love to learn much more on a trip to visit!! :)
Jean Ahrens says
Richmond me! Aside from you living there, I know nothing about Richmond. Which is exactly why I want to visit!
Sally says
RICHMOND ME I’d love to visit. Looks wonderful. Love the little “OPEN” sign on the bike.
Julie says
RICHMOND ME! I knew Richmond was the capital of Va, but have never “visited”. We’ve driven through downtown a few times to visit family and we love the train depot (I think that’s what it is!) that can be seen from 95! It is GORGEOUS!
Christine says
Richmond me!
I know I in Richmond for 4 hours once for a job interview and didn’t see anything but the building. I would be fun to see some of the OUTSIDE of Richmond!
Gwenalyn says
Richmond Me!
I don’t know anything about Richmond, aside from what has been mentioned on this blog. I do know that Virginia’s state drink is milk – found that out when I was pregnant and was craving milk like it was going out of style!
Amanda says
RICHMOND ME! Patrick Henry gave his “Give me liberty, or give me death!” speech in Richmond.
Lori says
Richmond Me! I have been to richmond one time over 10 years ago to visit a friend—from that visit I learned that it was a really pretty city!
Clarissa says
RICHMOND ME! It’s the home of VCU, where I almost went to grad school.
Michelle says
RICHMOND ME!
Ok, so unfortunately when I think of Richmond the first thing that pops into my head is that horrible Phillip Morris cigarette statue thing on I-95. I need to visit so I can have some better images in my head. :D
Carol says
RICHMOND ME!
About 1/2 of all the people in the United States live within a 500 mile radius of Richmond.
That’s a bunch of houses to crash!
Marisa says
RICHMOND ME!
Sadly, at this point, I just know that Richmond is the capital of Virginia. But my elementary school self would have known more, since I did my state report on Virginia. :-)
Maggie O says
RICHMOND ME!
Allison says
RICHMOND MEEEEEEEEEEE!!! I’ve been through Richmond a few times on the way to DC from Raleigh, but have not stopped in, although have always wanted to. The River City is a good name – I love that the river runs right through the middle of the city!
Stephanie Klemm says
RICHMOND ME!
I know you live there and that’s about it. I may have been there before but my memory is awful!
Amy says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know much about Richmond other than it’s the capital and have never visited – I think it’s about time!
Kate says
RICHMOND ME! I know that the first boy a University of Richmond girl kisses at the gazebo in the middle of the lake is the one she’ll marry. I’m proof. :)
Sarah D says
RICHMOND ME! John & Sherry live there!! :)
Tashia D says
RICHMOND ME!
I actually did know that it was just named best river city by Outdoor Magazine! My husband just told me that yesterday when I was showing him some of your awesome Instagrams!
Allyson says
Richmond Me! I know that one of my very best friends lives there and is the one that introduced me to YHL…..and last summer we were together in OBX and saw your family at the coffee shop in Duck!
Julia says
Richmond me!!
I know there is a suburb of Richmond called Short Pump, which I cannot say or even type without giggling/thinking “that’s what she said!”