***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.
Ryan says
Richmond me! One fact I know is that Richmond is the capital of Virginia. And it’s a cool city!
Mary says
Richmond me! All I know about Richmond is that you guys live there! Perfect reason for me to win!
Mary Elizabeth says
RICHMOND ME! It would be such a fun “couple” trip before our first baby arrives in February!
Marti Michel Card says
Richmond Me!!!
I love the drive through Virginia when we have gone to Myrtle Beach, but have not stopped in Richmond. Would LOVE to see it in all it’s glory, especially since you all will be there!
Sarah Lyons says
Richmond Me! (I tried to comment before but I don’t think it worked). Richmond has the BEST thrift stores and an amazing historical society!
Samantha says
Richmond Me!!!! Everything I know about Richmond has been learned from your blog :)
Teri says
Richmond Me!!!!
I know you all live there ;)
Dayla says
RICHMOND ME!
I know Patrick Henry gave his famous Liberty or Death speech in your fair city!
Betty says
Richmond Me!!!! I have never been and love to visit!
Amanda says
Richmond Me! Sadly, I completely forgot my USA geography facts and didn’t remember Richmond is the capital of VA. The only thing I know is that you guys live there! lol
Kathryn J says
Richmond Me!
Richmond sounds like an awesome city and it is considered the southern tip of the East Coast “Megalopis”!
Jessica says
Richmond me!!!
Um, not up on my Richmond trivia… But that could certainly be remedied by a trip there!
Brianne says
RICHMOND ME!
My knowledge of Richmond is limited… to what I read on your blog, which leads me to believe it’s 1). Really pretty, 2). full of things to do, and 3). Home to citizens who post good things on Craigslist and know how to harness its power for good. Item #3 is especially intriguing, given that I cannot say the same for where I live!
Kristin says
RICHMOND ME!!
Whitney says
RICHMOND ME!!! Oh my word. I have never been to the east coast and would LOVE for my first time to be to see you guys! I don’t know a lot about Richmond, but I know there is some good food because I watched an episode of man vs. food and it looked delicious!
Diana says
Richmond me! I pretty much just knew it was the capital city and where you live…but if I win I promise to learn more when I am there!
Michael Wurm, Jr says
Richmond Me!!
Grace says
Richmond Me!!!! please :) I don’t know alot about Richmond except that I love to travel to knew places and take in the history!
Kendra Webb says
RICHMOND ME: I love history, John, Sherry, and Clara!! What is better than that…
Brandy says
RICHMOND ME!
I know richmond is somewhere i would love to visit! :)
Elaine says
RICHMOND ME!
Here is what I know about Richmond… it is warmer than Cleveland so it makes a great destination! :)
Emily says
Richmond me!
The “Father of Richmond” is William Byrd II – and the city flower is the Iris!
Christina says
RICHMOND ME! I learned from http://www.richmondcitybook.com/facts-about-richmond-virginia.php that Richmond is an independent city and not part of a county, which is interesting. I would love to visit and find out more!
MaKaela says
Richmond Me!! I know for a FACT that I want to win this trip to Richmond, Va!!
Holly says
RICHMOND ME! I’ve never beento Richmond. I think it’s about time I do!
Roy says
Richmond me!!! I would like to learn about Richmond IN PERSON!!! ;)
Meagan B. says
RICHMOND ME! I know that it is two hours to drive there from my house, so if I won you wouldn’t even have to get me a plane ticket!!
Debra Wooley says
Richmond Me!
My sister is coming for a visit that weekend and we would love to visit Richmond!!! Did you know that Richmond was named the Confederate Capital on May 21, 1861?
Julie says
Richmond me!!!!
Mary Claire says
RICHMOND ME! It’s located on the James River and has a ton of history, and historical sites. There are many very old and very beautiful churches there. Would LOVE to visit.
Jessena says
RICHMOND ME!
Seth says
Richmond Me! Would love to come visit the town!
Nick says
Richmond Me
There were 120 murders in 1995, resulting in a murder rate of 59.1 killings per 100,000 residents, one of the highest in the United States.
Theresa says
Richmond Me!
Don’t know much about Richmond other than it’s where my BFF went to highschool. :-)
Heidi says
RICHMOND ME! I know Richmond is the capital of Virgina and I think there is alot of banking industry there, but I’d love to know more!
Molly says
RICHMOND ME! I know Richmond is in Virginia and you live there :)
Dalenna says
RICHMOND ME…All I know from Richmond I have learned from your blog. It seems like a really neat place!
Michael Wurm, Jr says
My Uncle is a teacher at a college and high school near Richmond. People OFTEN confuse him for Santa Claus!!
jenn aka the picky girl says
RICHMOND ME!
I knew you guys lived there and that it’s the capital, but I’ve also read that it’s one of the top cities for young families. Sounds amazing!
Julie says
Richmond Me!
I would love to meet you guys and my dog Charlie thinks he would be good friends with Burger
Susie says
RICHMOND ME! Wikipedia tells me that Richmond is not a part of any county. You learn something new every day.
Austin says
RICHMOND ME – my in-laws live there
Katie Brock says
Richmond me!!!
Fun fact about Richmond: Alligators were kept in marble pools in the Palm Court of The Jefferson Hotel until 1948.
Meg @ Revamp Homegoods says
RICHMOND ME! Not only is it Virginia’s capitol but it was also the capitol of the confederate states during the Civil War. So glad it is back to being part of the Union. I’d LOVE to visit!
Heidi B says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I don’t know much about Richmond, but hope to learn a lot about it if I win this trip!! :)
Lesley Hedrick says
RICHMOND ME! Facts: It’s the capitol of Virginia and I’ve never been there!
Tracey says
Richmond Me! There’s a cool building set very close to I95 when we pass through there. I would love the chance to see for myself what it is. Along with visiting you hehehe. Since you aren’t coming to the Philly area BOO HOO for your book signing, hopefully I can come your way. PICK ME PICK ME PLEASE. Here’s hopin” and a prayin’.
John says
RICHMOND ME – my wife wants to come see you in Richmond so I am commenting
Nicole Harris says
RICHMOND ME!
And really all I know about Richmond, is that it’s in Virginia! Which is why I need to come and see/find out more about your great city and state! :)
Su says
Richmond me! The fan district is really nice. Carytown is neat too.