***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.
Melissa says
RICHMOND ME! John and Sherry live there!
Ryan says
Richmond me! My wife loves the blog, she would have a cow if we won!
ara jane says
RICHMOND ME! I know nothing about Richmond! Isn’t that terrible?
Norma says
Richmond Me
Richmond is the capital of Virginia!!
Roxy says
RICHMOND ME!
All I know is that Richmond looks beautiful and sounds like an awesome place thanks to everything you guys share about it.
Chelsea says
Richmond me!!! Would love to visit!
Katie Stecks says
RICHMOND ME! Any you fabulous people live there…and I am sad to say that 1 fact ends my Richmond trivia…so hopefully I am picked and can learn lots more about it!
taryn says
RICHMOND ME! I know Richmond is the capital of VA and that it’s possible my future hubby and I are moving there next summer for a Pediatric Emergency Medicine job at St. Marys/Bon Secours! (Hopefully he’ll never run into you all there!)
James Cable says
Richmond Me! Take me to that Capital of Virgina!
Rachael R says
RICHMOND ME!! I’ve never been there and would love too! It’s the home of my favorite bloggers!
Gen says
Richmond Me!!
Emily says
Richmond Me! The only thing I know about Richmond is that you guys live there and I would love to get away right now!!
Li says
Richmond ME!!!
Please.
Erika says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know much about Richmond other than it is in Virginia and you guys live there.
Alex says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know much! Just know I would love to visit!
KyCat says
Richmond Me!
I know that it’s the capital of Virginia, but as I was thinking that I started to doubt myself so I was glad that you listed it as well! This would be such a great anniversary trip for my sweetie and me!! This year we’re 14 on October 31!!
Julie says
Richmond me!
I think all I know about Richmond I learned on this blog.
Geri says
Richmond Me! Fact: Richmond is in Virginia.
Katie says
RICHMOND ME
Jennifer Compeau says
RICHMOND ME!!!!! My boyfriend is from Virginia and lived in the city for many years. We have been planning a trip there for some time but it’s on hold while we save up. He wants to give me the full tour!!!
heather s. says
Richmond Me! I’d love to visit Richmond!
Blake says
RICHMOND ME! All I know about Richmond is that it seems to be a great place to live and has LOTS to do! Not to mention my favorite blog is based there.
Kris says
Richmond Me! This history buff would love a chance to visit Richmond!
Nichole says
RICHMOND ME! John and Sherry Petersik live in Richmond :)
Shannon says
RICHMOND ME!
I know a lot about Richmond because I live here but would still be great to actually stay at the Jefferson instead of drive by it!
meghan says
Richmond me….five million people visit each year, maybe I’ll be one of them?
Laura says
RICHMOND ME!
ooo i know plenty of good facts, like that it’s the former capital of the confederacy- yikes!
miss touring all the historical sites, and miss living a block away from Quirk!!
would LOVE to see you guys!
Holly H says
Richmond Me!
John and Sherry live there!
Alicia says
RICHMOND ME! Please. Fact: during torrential downpours, the Richmond airport’s tarmac gets completely flooded. I know this because I got stuck while on a business trip this year. It was worth it….
Amy Walker says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Don’t know much about it….other than it’s the capital and you guys live there!
Blair says
RICHMOND ME! I’m one of the few men who read regularly (as evidenced in your stat-tastic Bogoversary poll), and I once stayed at the Jefferson for a night when I interviewed with one of the tobacco companies (you can guess which one) when I graduated from college.
Maureen Johnson says
Richmond Me!! Would love to visit Richmond and meet you!
Merideth says
RICHMOND ME – I know Young House Love lives there and that’s ALL that matters! Also, the White House of the Confederacy is there!
Hollie says
RICHMOND ME…Richmond is located in the state of Virginia and it is also where you live.
Michelle G. says
“RICHMOND ME”
Did you know that your population is 205,533 (2011 est.)?
Larry Olsen says
Richmond Me! Home of The Spiders! Also, the view of the James River is eerily similar to the view of the Thames River outside of London. Weird.
Kelli says
RICHMOND ME! I know this is where all of our relatives on my Grandpa’s side of the family are from. He is getting very old, and I would love to be able to take him back “home”!
Christa Aaron says
Richmond me! I know that I’ve never been there :)
zzipper says
Richmond Me! I have driven Hwy 1 North->South but didn’t time it right to stop in Richmond. Would love another chance!
Amber Hardiman says
RICHMOND me please! My favorite bloggers live there.
michele double you says
RICHMOND ME!
You guys are great ambassadors for the city–I know that!
I know very little about Richmond–not alone in that, I see–but I did read it’s part of a megalopolis! Want proof? Here: http://www.richmondcitybook.com/facts-about-richmond-virginia.php
Extra points for trying? ;)
Christina says
RICHMOND ME
The only thing I know about Richmond is that it is in Virginia…and of course where you live! So yeah, not too much!
kathleen says
RICHMOND ME!
Since reading your blog, I’ve learned a lot about Richmond ~ other than knowing that you live there!
Jessica says
RICHMOND ME!!! Hate to admit it, but unfortunately I don’t know much about Richmond :( It could possibly be the site of “Give me liberty, or give me death” if my sixth grade history memory serves me correctly? It looks like the perfect place to go and explore and learn more about though! Great giveaway, you guys are awesome!
Gina says
RICHMOND ME! I know Thomas Jefferson resided there and even helped design the Capitol building, after the British set your city afire…I don’t know why I know that. :)
Audrey says
RICHMOND ME. You guys live there and its the capital of VA.
Kirbee says
RICHMOND ME!!
Sooo, Wikipedia tells me that Richmond is a city independent of a county. Didn’t even know that was a real thing. I learned something today, thanks!
Amanda says
Oh my gosh, Richmond Me, please!
I know you guys live there and I know everything you guys show us about Richmond makes it seem like such a great place to live!
Thank you for thinking of this giveaway and congratulations on speaking, and on your book tour! I hope you guys have a blast!
Sherry says
RICHMOND ME!!
Richmond became the capital of the “Dominion of Virginia” in 1780!
Julie says
Hi !
State motto: Virginia is for lovers and the state bird is a red cardinal correct!?
RICHMOND ME !
I have my fingers crossed that I get chosen … All giddy to meet you both!