***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.
Emily says
RICHMOND ME!!! I know Richmond is in an awesome state!
Elizabeth Flemming says
RICHMOND ME!
Capital of Virginia and home of the Petersiks. :)
Ruth says
Richmond me!! What a great prize. I’m lame and don’t know much about Richmond besides it being the capitol.
Susanne says
Richmond Me!
The Confederate Museum is in Richmond:)
MinnieK says
RICHMOND ME!
My aunt lived in Richmond for a couple years in the early 90s, so I visited quite a few times. I really enjoyed visiting because you guys actually experience fall weather – which is a phenomenon we don’t really get where I live in Florida. Crunchy leaves and cool weather! Plus, capital cities are always awesome.
Elisabeth@SimplyParkers says
RICHMOND ME! What do I know about Richmond? Why it’s home of the famous YHL of course ;)
Elizabeth P says
Richmond Me!
We have a special place in our hearts for Richmond. The elderly retired gentleman who volunteered to mentor my husband 10 years ago lives there. We never get to see him but they still are in contact.
Rachel H says
Richmond me!!!
Elizabeth says
RICHMOND ME! Warren Beatty and Shirley MacLaine are from Richmond.
lu mae ro says
RICHMOND ME!!
i know you guys live there! would love to know more!
Jennifer Jones says
Richmond me! I know Richmond is where you live and the trip sounds fun! It would be a great 5 year anniversary trip for me and my husband. Love the give-a-way!
Carrie says
RICHMOND ME!
I found out that starting in 2013, the Washington Redskins will conduct their summer training camp in Richmond. And my grandma loved, Loved, – LOVED – the Redskins.
Genny says
Richmond ME!
nothing except you live there.
Madeline says
Richmond me! You guys live there!
lee says
Richmond me! Its the capital!
Emily says
RICHMOND ME!!! I don’t know much about your city but I have wanted to visit for several years and this would be such an awesome way to do it!!
Lindsey L says
Richmond Me!!
All that I know about Richmond is that my parents lived there before they had children, and they both swear they would move back there in a heartbeat if they could!
Marcia says
RICHMOND ME. I know that Richmond is in Virginia… and that’s about it.
Kristen K. says
Richmond Me!
John and Sherry live there! And I’ve never really been to VA and would love to visit. :)
Kristen says
RICHMOND ME! I only know that Richmond is the capital, but I’d love the chance to visit!
Morgan says
Richmond me! Everything I know about Richmond I learned from John and Sherry. But y’all are a great advertisement for the city.
Sarah says
Richmond me, please!
I know that it’s a beautiful running area based on John’s Instagram photos.
Anne says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that Richmond was the Confederate capital. I know we have friends who live there who we miss very much. And, I know I would jump up and down screaming like a baby girl if I won this contest.
Brittany says
Richmond Me! I don’t know anything about Richmond…except that you guys live there and I’d love to visit!
Shunta says
RICHMOND ME!! I know for a fact that boathouse is declicious! My husband and I vacationed in Richmond last year and we may have driven around to Targets looking for you guys….with no luck! So it’d be SO great if this time we actually got to see you!!!! :-D
Tami o says
Richmond me! All I know about Richmond I learned from Kay Scarpetta and your blog:)
Taylor says
RICHMOND ME! I know Richmond is the capital of Virginia. This is an amazing giveaway! You’re so good to your readers. :)
Ruth B. says
RICHMOND ME! One of my best friends, and my sons future wife (in about 25 years)live in RVA!
Christi Hitch says
Richmond Me!!!!!
I would be coming from another Great River town of Memphis! I would love to see Richmond where Sherry and John live! You can house crash/city crash in Memphis…lets swap!
Christy says
RICHMOND ME!
Rachel says
Richmond me! – I’ve lived in the metro DC for several years and haven’t made it to Richmond yet, but I know that the traffic to Richmond via 95 is a hot mess most days.
Bridget says
RICHMOND ME! I visited Richmond a few years ago & loved it! There is so much culture & beautiful scenery…so first hand experience is all I know!
Thad says
Richmond Me! My mother-in-law lives there …
Amy says
RICHMOND ME! It’s an independent city, not associated with aNY county… according to Wikipedia. : )
Heather P says
RICHMOND ME! The only thing I know about it is that you live there.
Sarah Mc says
RICHMOND ME!
In Richmond – It is illegal to flip a coin in a restaurant to see who pays for a coffee (or so the Internet says…)
Oh man, I really hope I win!!
Abi says
Richmond me! I know Richmond is close to some pretty sweet battlefields… right? I’d love to come visit!
Melissa Delarosa says
RICHMOND ME!!
Richmond was named by William Byrd.
Lauren says
RICHMOND ME!
Hmm…I think all I know is that it’s the capital of Virginia!
Bailey says
RICHMOND ME!!! You guys live there of course… That’s all I got for now!
Trisha says
RICHMOND ME!
The company i work for was originally founded in Richmond and later moved to McLean.
Nikki B says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
I don’t know a thing about Richmond, but am dying to learn. I will totally see you guys in Dallas though.
Barbara says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is Burgerville!!!!
Lili says
Richmond me!
Um, haha.. I knew it was the capital, and that you guys lived there…that’s it though :) But I sure would love to find out more about it by being there!
Toni says
RICHMOND ME!!! I know that it is an awesome city and I would love to spend more than 3 hours there.
Barbara says
RICHMOND ME! I know that they host the XTERRA East Championships and with it, the James River Scramble, which is one of the most fun races I’ve run :-)
Amanda H says
RICHMOND ME!! Richmond is where my favorite bloggers live :)
Jennifer says
Richmond Me! All I know about Richmond is that it looks beautiful, is the capital, and it looks like it has a lot of history. I’d love to learn more!
Joan KLein says
Richmond Me……..I know I got lost there once trying to get to Williamsburg!
Paty says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know much about richmond, but this trip would be perfect to learn more! :)