***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.
Preeti says
RICHMOND ME! I know we always drive through the city when we go to DC and I would love to explore it more!
Dani says
RICHMOND ME!
I’m enamored with Richmond from the way you guys talk about it. A beautiful city with a rich southern heritage. And a river with sea dragons living in it.
Jason says
Richmond Me, please!
Hallie says
RICHMOND ME!! Unfortunately I don’t know anything about Richmond but I would love to learn by exploring it!! :)
Jennifer says
RICHMOND ME!
Did you know that eight United States Presidents were born in Virginia? George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, William Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, and Woodrow Wilson.
Amanda says
Richmond Me! I know that Richmond is the capital of VA … I used to live in VA but never got to spend much time in Richmond. I would love to visit :)
Corrin says
RICHMOND ME! I have never been to Richmond so I don’t know much, but I would love to learn!
Julia says
Richmond me!!
I am saddened to realize I know a big fat goose egg about Richmond! It would be awesome to experience a completely new city!!
Nichole says
RICHMOND ME! We get Outside magazine so I was super excited (but not at all surprised after your rav reviews!) to see Richmond named the #1 city!
Kait says
Richmond me!
Melissa says
RICHMOND ME!
I googled a fact: Richmond is considered the Southern tip of the East Coast “Megalopolis” that includes cities Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington DC.
Would love to learn more :)
Christina says
RICHMOND ME
All I know about Richmond is that you live there. I would really love to learn more about the place you call home.
Becky says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond, Virginia’s state capital, was also capital of the Confederacy.
laurie says
Richmond Me!
I know about the retirement home on 1500 monument ave. Totally random!
Holly says
RICHMOND ME!
We’ve driven through a couple of times, but the extent of my knowledge of Richmond does stop at being the capital of VA and, of course, the home of YHL.
Megan says
Richmond Me! I played against the Univeristy of Richmond in college field hockey and loved the campus.
Roya says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond is an independant City.
Danielle says
RICHMOND ME!
Gina says
RICHMOND ME! I’ve heard it’s an amazing place to travel to. I’d LOVE to experience it for myself!
Makenzie says
Richmond Me!!
I am not very knowledgeable about Richmond, I only know of its based on the pictures I’ve seen. I’d love to experience it first hand though! :)
Stephanie says
Richmond me!
I know it normally takes 2 hours to get from Norfolk, where my sister lives, to Richmond but in 2010 when it snowed the day after Christmas it took 4 hours for my husband and I to drive to Richmond to get a flight back to Texas! Talk about the longest 4 hours of my life because of that snow storm!!!
Caroline says
Richmond me!! Honestly I know NOTHING about Richmond! Maybe it’s a great time to learn ;)
Christine H. says
RICHMOND ME! I’ve never been there – and the only thing I know about it is that you live there. Sounds like an awesome trip though!
Ruth Ellen says
Richmond Me!!! Only know it’s the state capital. Never been, but have been to Norfolk, VA to visit family.
Katie Crawford says
RICHMOND ME!
I have never been and don’t know anything about it except it looks beautiful!
Michelle Leverton says
RICHMOND ME!!! I have never been East of Iowa (unless Jamaica counts!) So all I know is that you great folks live there!
Amanda says
Richmond me!
Richmond was the capital of the Confederacy!
Jess says
Richmond me!
I know Richmond has a great marathon in November!
Lettie says
Richmond me!! It’s the capitol of Virginia!
Stephanie says
Richmond me! I grew up in Richmond so I know a few things about the River City! My birthday is Nov 7 and couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate!
Heather says
RICHMOND ME! All I know is that it seems like a lovely place to live!
Kayla says
RICHMOND ME!
Kim says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
Pretty please with sugar on top!!! The only thing that I know is that you guys live there. Love to live like you for a weekend!!!
Michelle B says
RICHMOND ME! Would love to come see you, and VA :)
deanna says
Richmond me! I’m sad to admit that I don’t really know anything about Richmond – but it looks beautiful!
Travis says
Richmond Me!
I don’t know much about Richmond except you live there but would love to see it!
Cheryl says
RICHMOND ME! It’s home to the Richmond Symphony, and of course you guys too :)
Melody says
Richmond me!
I don’t know much, but whenever I think about Richmond, I always think about the river. :)
Teresa S. says
Richmond me!
Richmond is where Patrick Henry gave his “Give me liberty or give me death” speech. It was also the capital of the CSA. (I love history!)
Laura says
Richmond me! I know it’s in Virginia and that’s where you guys live…. that’s about all. :)
Beth H says
RICHMOND ME :) I know that the most creative couple lives there, with their adorable daughter and dog!
Camille says
RICHMOND ME!
All I know is that it’s a place I would LOVE to visit! :)
Kate says
“RICHMOND ME”
Richmond operates the oldest municipal park system in the country!
Alyssa says
Richmond me!!! One fact I know about Richmond is that 10-20 years ago it was ranked fairly highly as one of the most dangerous cities in the US. Can you believe that? I thought it was a lovely city the first and only time I visited! It has since dropped that ranking, thank heavens!
Leigh P says
RICHMOND ME… Pretty please!
Fact: I don’t know much about Richmond but I know it’s for house lovers… oh wait, I think that’s Virginia which is for lovers?! IDK. I know Virginia is where Thomas Jefferson lived and farmed!
Hilary says
Richmond me !
It was the capital of the confederacy!
Emma M. says
RICHMOND ME! I know you live there, and that it looks pretty!
Jessica says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I learned that Richmond is an independent city and not part of a county. Great, historical city!
katie says
RICHMOND ME!!
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is one of only two independent public botanical gardens in Virginia— and i’d love to visit it if I win!!
Jackie B says
Richmond me! so I have something to say next time you ask this question :)