***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.
Cassidy says
Richmond me! The only thing I know about Richmond is that Dave & Buster’s has a location there (I used to work for D&B)
Leila says
RICHMOND ME! I dont know much, only that is in Virginia, but I would love to visit!
Jessica Jolly says
RICHMOND ME
I know only one thing about Richmond…
My favorite sister (sherry) and her husband sweet Clara and burger lvfe there! Yes, I call you my sister, and I would live to meet you in person!
JS says
RICHMOND ME! I only know that it is the capital of Virginia and where you live. It seems like a great city, and I’d love to visit!
aimee says
Richmond Me!
My mom would be ecstatic if i brought her!
Krista says
RICHMOND ME!
I only know that it’s the capital of Virginia — a fact that won me 1st prize in my 5th-grade geography contest because apparently no other kids memorized the “50 nifty” song all the way down to the letter ‘V!’
Gaby says
Richmond me! I know nothing about Richmond, but I’m willing to learn!
leslie says
Richmond me!
I know it is about four hours away from Hokie country, where I live! And has some thrift shops I’d like to visit!
Cathy says
RICHMOND ME! It’s the capital of Virginia?
Jen says
RICHMOND ME!
I used to know nothing about Richmond, but you guys speak so highly of it that I now know it’s a super cool place!!
Laura C says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know much about Richmond. Mainly because I take the 295 bypass on my way to the Carolinas! But that should change!
Thanks.
Bonnie says
Richmond me!
Richmond is the place of my birth, and I live here now. Guess airfare will be pretty cheap, huh? Can’t pass up the rest of the prizes though!
Here’s a Richmond secret: Check out Sally Bell’s restaurant – IMO – best box lunch in town!
valerie says
Richmond me… never been to richmond, just know it’s where you guys live!!
Liz says
Richmond me!
Juliet says
Richmond Me! Would love to walk around the historic neighborhoods.
Meredith says
Richmond ME!
All I know is Richmond is the capital of VA and I’ve never been there!
Angela says
RICHMOND ME! I’ve actually only been there once before but it was for a totally awesome wedding and I didn’t get to see much of the city – I would love to go back!
Carol says
Richmond Me!
What do I know about Richmond…mmm…? I know it is a place I put on my list to visit after reading your blog and all the great attractions to visit, that it played an important role in the War between the States, that it is the capitol of Virginia, and of course the most important one is that Sherry, John, Clara and Burger live there!!!!
Stephanie says
RICHMOND ME!
The capital was changed from Williamsburg to Richmond : )
Emily says
Richmond me! I don’t know much, but I’m willing to learn!!
Barbara says
Richmond me!!
I know that it’s the capital of Virginia and, if I remember correctly, isn’t a part of any county (like DC isn’t part of any state). And it looks beautiful!!
Suze says
Richmond me!!
I actually don’t know any facts about Richmond! I’m a Michigan girl, born and raised. On the playground is where I spent most of my days. Oh wait…
e says
Richmond me! My cousin and his family live there. I’d love to learn more about the city.
mary says
RICHMOND ME!! Unfortunately, I don’t know much about Richmond. Which is why I need to win! Thanks for the opportunity.
Chelsea says
Richmond me! I know that Richmond is the third largest city in Virginia!
Julia says
RICHMOND ME! It is home to some great DIY folk.
Christy says
Richmond Me! A Greyhound bus trip from DC to Richmond is not always pleasant! :)
marie says
Richmond Me!
Lesley says
Richmond me!
I knew it was the capital, and I’ve driven through it a couple of times!
Katie says
RICHMOND ME!!
I don’t know much about Richmond, but since John and Sherry live there, it must be great, right???
Cait says
Richmond me!!
I’ve been to Richmond on family vacations and visited the cemeteries but I don’t remember too much! Would love to visit again!
Carrie says
Richmond me!! I know it is the capitol and from all your blog pictures it appears to be beautiful with lots of foliage and green! What a great giveaway…thanks!!
Michelle White says
RICHMOND ME!!
Um…I know it has a beautiful river that John is lucky enough to run near in the mornings! Love the instagram photos! And of course that it’d be a GREAT place to visit!! hint, hint ;)
LNelle says
RICHMOND ME! My mom was born there; ergo, it must be awesome.
Stacey says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know much about RIchmond – but I would love to visit!
Shannon Summers says
Richmond Me!
I’ve never been to Virgina but I think it could be great fun! Thanks for all the wonderful giveaway you guys do. Can’t wait to see you in Dallas!
Tiffany says
Richmond Me! I know that Richmond served as the capital of the confederacy for at least part of the Civil War. From everything you’ve said about it on your blog, it seems like a great place to spend a long weekend. Thanks!
Lindsey says
Richmond ME! I know that you live there… and it is the place I want to be Nov 8 – 11th! As always, thanks for the great giveaways!
Tiffany says
RICHMOND ME
My favorite blog writers reside there!
Tiphani says
RICHMOND ME!!
Whitney says
RICHMOND ME!!! Richmond is where Patrick Henry gave the “give me liberty or give me death” speech. I am a history nerd so it would be really cool to visit Richmond.
Jenny says
Richmond Me!
I have family in Charlottesville, and every time I visit they tell me “We should go to Richmond and see the museums and shop.” But then we run out of time and it doesn’t happen. It would be fun to finally see Richmond!
Maegan says
RICHMOND ME! I know (from your blog) that there’s FABULOUS shopping there! :D
Alicia M says
RICHMOND ME!!
I know that you guys live there and that it is a beautiful city (from the pics you’ve shown us!) Have always wanted to visit!!
Jenn says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond is the southern tip of the east coast “Megalopolis” that extends from Boston, MA (my hometown) to Richmond, VA (your home town)! Originally known as BoWash, it expanded south and now includes Richmond :)
McKenzie says
RICHMOND ME…. its just warmer than Alaska (where i live) in November!! :P
Christine C. says
Richmond me! I lived in Newport News as a child and I know that I love Virginia!!!
lauren says
RICHMOND ME!! I’d love to see where you guys live, and meet you two!!
Maria B. says
Richmond me… Bottoms Up Pizza has great pizza!
Sarah R says
Richmond me! I know you live in Richmond. And from what you’ve shared on your blog it looks like a great city!