***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.
Jennifer says
Richmond Me!
Let’s see…the state motto is Sic Itur Ad Astra. “Thus do we reach the stars”
Jamie says
RICHOMOND ME!!!
The only thing I know about Richmond is that it’s the home of the awesome owners of one of my favorite blogs. ;) I would love to learn a ton more on my trip there, though.
Melanie Claridge says
Richmond me!!!
This sounds like a blast!!!
Amanda says
RICHMOND ME! I know it’s the capital of VA!
Ashley says
Richmond me! I know that John and sherry live there! It’s also the capital of va
Casey M. says
RICHMOND ME! …It’s about an hour and a half away from DC :)
Jennifer says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is the capital of Virginia. Visiting it will help me to complete my goal of visiting all the capitals in the US!
Angie says
RICHMOND ME!
was general lee from richmond? and did some of the mandy (christin children’s) books take place there?
Lori says
Richmond me!
Julie says
Richmond me! Too be honest, I don’t know much about Richmond other than what I’ve learned from your posts. Looks like a beautiful place to live, though…certainly better than hot, humid Florida!
Kelly says
RICHMOND ME!!
I really don’t know much about Richmond, but it looks like fun!
Kirsten says
Richmond Me :):):)
I know Richmond is BEAUTIFUL:):)
Amy P says
Richmond Me! It has some interesting Revolutionary war facts!
Tessa says
Richmond me!
I know nothing. Didn’t even remember that it was the capital… my 5th grade teacher would be ashamed.
Rachel says
RICHMOND ME! I really don’t know much about Richmond, except that you guys live there. Seems like a great place to visit!
Bernadette says
RICHMOND ME! My fun fact about Richmond is more a memory – my family would always stop in Richmond for a nice meal and break from driving on our annual family vacation road trips down the East Coast from NJ.
Caroline says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
I just know it as the city I drive through on I-95 north, where my friends &herdog, John, Clara & Burger live, and where one of my co-workers lives and works from the “Richmond office” (aka her home). Also where I ran my first & only half marathon!
Gina (lady goats) says
Richmond me! I know that Richmond is the Capitol of VA. And that it has a slew of rchitecturally amazing homes (fact!).
Kate says
RICHMOND ME! I just moved to VA, but the only thing I know about Richmond is that it’s the capital…would love to come visit!
Krista D. says
RICHMOND ME!
I know it’s the capital of Virginia, and home to two of my favorite bloggers (that would be you guys)!
Jessica says
Richmond me!
Richmond is for lovers!
Chelly says
Richmond me!
In Richmond – It is illegal to flip a coin in a restaurant to see who pays for a coffee.
Mandee says
Richmond Me!
Ohmigosh, ohmigosh, ohmigosh, I cannot believe this giveaway! John, you are brilliant! Truly.
Everything I know about Richmond I’ve learned from reading your guys’ blog. And you guys make it seem like such a great place, which makes this giveaway just that much more unbelievable! Congratulations on all the wonderful things happening for you guys right now, including being asked to speak at your “just for fun” event!!
Torie says
RICHMOND ME!!
I know Patrick Henry gave his “Give me Liberty or Give me Death” speech somewhere there (thanks AP US history!), but remembering where eludes me.
afton says
RICHMOND ME!
My fun fact: I have a really good friend from high school that lives in Richmond. (Would love to visit you all AND him. Two birds, one stone!)
Jen says
RICHMOND ME!
Stephanie says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is where I met my husband! It’s also home to the largest intact Victorian neighborhood is America – The Fan – which is where I used to live.
Erin says
Richmond me (please). I know nothing about Richmond other than that I always get caught in traffic on 95 when traveling from Florida to NJ. I would love to have an excuse to actually get off the exit now!
Shawn says
Richmond Me! It’s near/at Jamestown where Pilgrims settled!
Andy says
RICHMOND ME!!
Would love to check out the music scene in Richmond (after seeing you of course!)
Kathy says
RICHMOND ME! Fun Richmond trivia- the direction the statues on Monument Ave face are supposed to indicate whether or not the person came home from the war or not. (Faces North- didn’t come home) Obviously this only applies to the Civil War guys. Although I did also hear that this isn’t actually true, it still sounds fun. :)
Jen says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know anything about Richmond, which is why I want to come visit!
Rachael says
Richmond Me!!!
I know Phillip Morris has there offices there, random I know, when I was little my Dad almost worked for them and we almost moved to Richmond. I visited the city when I was 6 (and we were thinking of moving there) would love to visit it now!!!
Kristin says
RICHMOND ME! All I know about Richmond is basically what you guys have shared about it and I think my husband and I would love it. A charming southern city like Richmond might just be able to lure us from the frigid north country.
Alexandra says
RICHMOND ME! I just looked it up, but apparently Richmond is an independent city and not part of any county. Other than that I’ve got nothing.
Cailin says
“RICHMOND ME”, that it has the best DIY family in the city :) ohh and 7 fortune 500 companies have headquarters out of Richmond. I hope i win would love to visit :)
Greta says
Richmond me! Richmond is home to the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals!
cate says
RICHMOND ME!!! I know it’s the capital of Virginia, and y’all live there, and looks like the perfect place to visit!
Molly says
RICHMOND ME!! I already live here but I really really want my sister to come visit for the book signing.
Joe says
RICHMOND ME. Did you know that Richmond, the present state capital, was also the capital of the Confederacy
CJ says
Richmond Me!
please!!
JennT says
RICHMOND ME!!! I just read the article in Outdoor Magazine last week so I know that there are tons of trails and the James River is BEEEE-autifully clean right now! Also, when I was a student at Randolph-Macon in Lynchburg, I learned about the Richmond Ballet and that its about 3 hours drive from Lynchburg!!! :) totally wanna win this thang!
Shannon B says
Richmond MEEEE!! I have family in Virginia, but have never visited Richmond! All I know is that it is the capital. We would LOVE to visit and see you both speak!!
Heather Stansell says
RICHMOND ME!! I know that Richmond, VA is where the Bon Secours St. Francis cooperate offices are. I happen to work for them here in upstate SC.
Megan says
RICHMOND ME! It’s the birthplace of the oh-so adorable Clara Petersik!
Karen says
RICHMOND ME!
Unfortunately my knowledge begins and ends with driving through Richmond on I95
Tove says
RICHMOND ME!! I know it has an Ikea and if you’re driving back to NC, Ikea is NOT on the way home. I made that 4-hour mistake with a 1-year-old in tow. Oops!! haha:)
Kassy says
RICHMOND Me!!
Brittany says
Richmond Me!
It is the capital of Virginia!
K (Barking Babymama) says
RICHMOND ME!!!! Yes, the #1 fact I know about Richmond is that John and Sherry live there :) Everything else I’ve learned from you guys along the way. BUT I do know some facts about Thomas Jefferson, facts that I have memorized from writing a rap about him in middle school – that’s right Sherry, I, too, am a female rapper. If you pick me, I will break it down for you at the book signing. :)
Seriously, you guys have made Richmond sound like such a fun city and I would love to visit!