***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.
Mary Alice Kain says
RICHMOND ME! Its an independent city and not a part of any county. (Full disclosure… I didn’t know that. I wikipedia-ed!)
Tera Snavley says
Richmond Me!!! I know Richmond is the capitol of Virginia and that my favorite DIYers live there.
Suzana says
RICHMOND ME PLEASE!
Have never been to this part of the country and would love to come!!! I have had a baby a year ago, I am ready for a little get away!!!
I do not know much about Richmond other than what some people I knew said about it – the closest city to Europe. I know, it does not make sense at all, it is more funny than anything :)))
So, yea, please pick me to go to the “closest city to Europe.”
Laura says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know anything about Richmond.. but I’d like to visit and learn! :)
Amy says
RICHMOND ME!! I know it has an airport and it’s about one hour from where my aunt and uncle used to live (Spotsylvania). Obviously I’ve flown in through there on my way to visit them way back when, I love that area!
Barbara says
Richmond Me! What an incredible giveaway this week! I have not been to Richmond, nor did I know it was named the Best River Town. Sounds like my kind of place!
Joules (from Pocketful of Joules) says
Richmond Me!
Just that you live there and that it looks like a beautiful place for a mini vacation with my husband and baby!
Dana says
Richmond me!!! You live there! I would love to know more/visit!
Theresa Cafaro says
RICHMOND ME! Have visited once and want to get back. I still have my Bottoms up tshirt from 15 years ago!
Michelle N says
RICHMOND ME
I lived in VA Beach for 5 years and sad to say I never made it to Richmond. Seems like such a beautiful city.
A fact about Richmond. Richmond was the capital of the Confederate States during the Civil War. I think??
Great Giveaway!
Brittany says
Richmond me!
The Virginia state insect in the Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly. The pictures look like the butterfly you guys found :)
Kate says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I’d love to spend my birthday weekend in Richmond! I’ve never been and would love to explore.
Jenny A. says
Richmond me! I would love to come and visit your city!!
Tyler B. says
RICHMOND ME! I know that it’s where my father in law had his graduation ceremon, does that count?
Kristin C. says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond weather has gotta be better than Columbus, Ohio weather…brr!
Rachel says
Richmond Me!
… It’s a town… I’m from the west coast, don’t know much about Virginia, but would love to visit and learn :-)
Kris says
Richmond Me! Here’s a fun fact…I survived 10 days without electricity after that big hurricane a few years back. I also didnt own any candles since I was a poor college student.
Mallory Wilson says
RICHMOND ME!!
I know ya’ll live there and make it sound pretty awesome! :)
Cheryl says
Richmond me!
It’s the home of the VCU Rams, who made it to the NCAA Final Four in 2011!
Juliana Ferry says
RICHMOND ME! The main thing I know about Richmond is that it is the hometown of my friend Breene. Do you guys know her? (there can’t be too many Breenes running around Richmond, so chances are it’s the same one if you do!)
Kelly McCormick says
RICHMOND ME! Not only is was Richmond home to Edgar Allen Poe and now houses the Edgar Allen Poe museum, it was also where Patrick Henry gave his “Give me liberty or give me death” speech. What great history!
Kara Kieran says
RICHMOND ME!! I dont know much about Richmond but I am excited to visit and learn lots of stuff!!
Judy says
RICHMOND ME!!! I know that now that we live an hour away from Richmond in CVille, that it is a city I would really like to take the time to get to know better. I also know that Richmond has lots of shops I would love to explore :)
Cindy says
Richmond Me!! I always think of the (old) tune by The Band (& Joan Baez) that alluded to Richmond…my mind just jumps back to music and the thoughts of the historical significance:) I’ve always wanted to visit there and catch a piece of the history…
Jessica says
RICHMOND ME!
I did know it was the capitol of VA, but not too much else – I would LOVE to visit!!
Tiki says
RICHMOND ME!!
One of my favorite bands, Carbon Leaf, is from Richmond. :)
What a cool contest, you guys!
Kristin says
Richmond Me!
I know you live there and its the capital!
Amanda says
Richmond me!
I don’t really know any facts, per se, but I am aware that many Richmonders (Richmondites?) as well as Virginians are Washington Redskins fans (since Virginia has no pro-football team) AND my Atlanta Falcons beat said Redskins yesterday!
Emily says
Richmond me! My brother used to live there…that’s all I got.
olivia says
RICHMOND ME! I know that the Fan neighborhood in Richmond is named for the way the streets that “fan” out!
Erin says
Richmond Me!
Seems like a cool place to live and vist! And you live there :)
Meg says
Richmond me….I do not know any real facts about the city BUT I came to Richmond my Junior year in college with my roomates to see Bill Cosby live! It was a fantastic show and a fun city.
Allison says
RICHMOND ME! I only know that it is located pretty close to Williamsburg :) And that you guys live there, of course!
Amanda says
Richmond me!
I don’t really know anything about Richmond, except you guys live there, but I would love to learn!
Karen I says
Richmond Me!
Colonial Williamsburg is a great place to visit, especially with your kids.
Laura says
RICHMOND ME!
The Virginia State Capitol was designed by Thomas Jefferson!
Sarah M. says
RICHMOND ME!
I know it sure is beautiful!!
Michelle says
Richmond Me! I don’t know much about Richmond, so I would be very excited to visit & explore the city!
Meg says
RICHMOND ME! I know Richmond is close to Midlothian, where my sister in law lives but we usually stay home and play with the kids when we visit. Would love the explore the city more!!
Kati H says
RICHMOND ME!!!! I know that my brother-in law and sister-in-law live close to there!!!
Jess B says
Richmond me!
I don’t know much about Richmond, but I love the south… & would love to see a new part of it!
Laurie Watson says
RICHMOND ME!!
I know that Edgar Allan Poe partly grew up in Richmond and that some seriously wonderful people live there, including my brother and his family and you guys!
Ruth B. says
Richmond ME! The Fan district in Richmond boasts one of the longest intact stretches of Victorian architecture in the United States.
Stephanie Starner-Greiner says
RICHMOND ME!! Virginia is for lovers.
Linsay Smith says
RICHMOND ME PLEASE!!! It is my first kid free weekend to myself and I wanna come visit!!! I know you guys live there are it is the capital. That is abt it for this West coast gal!!
Dianna says
RICHMOND ME… all I know is that it looks like an amazing place to visit.
Jess says
RICHMOND ME!! Richmond is home to two of my favorite bloggers :)
Colleen says
Richmond me! I know nothing about Richmond except that my favorite bloggers live there…hehe. :)
Jessie Lockstampfor says
I know that it is the capitol of the confederacy, but also that my sister and brother-in-law live there. We LOVE Richmond!
Jennifer says
Richmond Me! I’ve been there once, and saw the Jefferson Hotel stairs, but you always make it seem so cool!