***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 Z says
Richmond Me!!! Besides knowing it was the capital of VA, I know nothing about Richmond. Would love to visit and learn more!!
Sally Gnat says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know much about Richmond other than it’s the capital of Virginia, but with all the fun things you guys post on your blog, it seems like a great place to spend a few days!
Judy says
RICHMOND ME!
Just that it’s in Virginia :)
Julie says
Richmond Me! I don’t know much about Richmond, other than hearing it’s a great city with a lot to do. I’d love to check it out!
Gail says
RICHMOND ME! I know that you both live there~ Sadly, that’s all l know..l would love to win and explore this beautiful area! Thank you..Gail
Jill says
RICHMOND ME!
My mom lives in Richmond, so I’m pretty familiar with the area. I know that Belle’s Isle is gorgeous!
Matt Gleason says
Richmond Me!
I know that Richmond is the capital city of Virginia, haha. :)
I did not know those neat other things about your town!!!
Abigail Martin says
RICHMOND ME!
I know it is in VA! I know VA is for Lovers! I know my middle name is Virginia! WOW…I don’t know how it is possible I have never been there!
Dayna says
Richmond me!! I know it is where you live!
KatieV says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that Richmond is a couple hours away from my parents’ house (though I live in California) AND that November 9 is my birthday. What an awesome gift this would be!
Patrick Hardiman says
Richmond me!
Dont know anything about it but would LOVE to visit and find out.
Laura says
“RICHMOND ME!” Home of John, Sherry, Clara and Burger!!
amy d says
RICHMOND ME!
Pretty much all I know about Richmond life is from this blog. But I’d love to see it first hand!
Jackie L. says
RICHMOND ME!! One fact that I know – HawthoRNe is based on a Richmond Hospital!
Dana Ernst says
Richmond me!
I’ve never been to Virginia, but I know it’s supposed to be beautiful!
Margie M says
RICHMOND ME
Kristin says
Richmond Me!
Fact: Richmond is the capital of the Virginia , the state I live in too. It also has some of the best malls, Stony Point (or the dog mall as locals call it) and Short Pump.
Lacey Vander Plaats says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
Sara says
RICHMOND ME!
John and Sherry live there!
Michelle Carter says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know much about it other than that’s where you live. It does seem like a great place to live (and visit).
Meghan says
RICHMOND ME! My dear friend from High School lives there. She raves about it all the time.
Sirisha says
RICHMOND ME!!
I love your blog and can’t wait skip a chance to meet you in person :)
Catherine S. says
RICHMOND ME! I know it is the capital of VA and home of my cousin and her family. Would love to visit.
kylee says
RICHMOND ME!!!
pebbles says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond’s the capital of VA, but it’s only really on the map because you guys live there =) rich-what?! richmond!
Sandy Citron says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Richmond is part of the “Megalopolis”! It’s one of two cities in this group that I haven’t yet visited (along with DC)! I would LOVE the opportunity to experience your home city and meet you guys!
Dawn says
This would be so very, very cool!! Richmond ME
Nichole says
Richmond Me!
Nicholl says
Richmond Me!
I know that’s where the “give me liberty or give me death speech” was said! Would love to visit a city with so much history!
Jenn C says
Richmond, me!!! It’s the home of VCU!
Kim says
Richmond me! I don’t know if this qualifies, I’ve been to richmond and visited montecello (when I was 12). I know that there was a restoration to the iconic wedgewood blue room into shocking egg yolk yellow (by ralph lauren). I’d like to see the room and the grounds again. Maybe my husband would actually appreciate it. I doubt it. I’d probably take my mom. :)
Jennifer says
Richmond me! I know I visited a few times as a kid on Williamsburg adventures from the midwest.
Jenny says
RICHMOND ME! When I married a Richmond native I found out that the city is not considered in a county. I still don’t completely understand the whole city/county thing, but enjoy visiting. I also discovered on my first visit there Cary Street and the Byrd Theater. Love the organ!
Janna L says
RICHMOND ME
Liz says
RICHMOND ME! We visited once and had some amazing ice cream downtown. Delicious.
Katie says
Richmond me!
I rode the greyhound bus once in my life, from DC to the beach to visit a friend. Stopped in Richmond. Was hit on by a soldier the rest of my trip. Wouldn’t mind a totally different adventure in Richmond this time around!
Molly says
Richmond me!
I’ve never been there and hope to be there in November!
Lacey Vander Plaats says
RICHMOND ME!!! All I know is that is where you guys live and I want to visit someday. Getting meet you and your family would be awesome.
Kelly says
RICHMOND ME!
All I know about Richmond I learned from you! :)
Amber says
Richmond me!
I been to the outskirts of Richmond multiple times to visit my friend in Midlothian.
Amber says
Nooo! Grammar fail. I have been*
Johanna says
Richmond me!!!!!!
Patrick Henry’s famous “Give me liberty or give me death” speech was made in Richmond’s St. John’s Church.
Erin says
RICHMOND ME!! I have never been to Richmond and only know what I’ve seen on your blog. It seems like an awesome city and I would LOVE to come visit!
Nancy says
Richmond me!! Faaaact (Kid History fans?): The movie The Jackal was filmed in Richmond. Yep, I was an extra when I lived there.
pam b says
Richmond me!! I don’t know much about Richmond at all. Ii know there are lots of cute towns in Virginia though!
Allison says
RICHMOND ME! My fun fact? I used to live there and am always looking for an excuse to get back!!
Lauren says
Richmond Me! Just that it is where you all live : )
Jessi says
Richmond Me!!! I’d love a long weekend there!
Violeta S. says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
Kelly says
RICHMOND ME PLEASE! I learned once that about 1/2 of all the people in the United States live within a 500 mile radius of Richmond!
Jessica says
Richmond me!
One Richmond fact I know is that I went to college there! Go Spiders!