***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.
Lacey Vander Plaats says
Sorry about the double post, it was entered before I was done typing. :(
Rachel Johnson says
Richmond me!
I don’t know anything about Richmond but would love to figure it out in person!
Robin says
Richmond me! I don’t know much about Richmond, but I know Virginia has 13 electoral votes!
cassy says
Richmond me!
i do not know a ton about Richmond, but one of my MFFs just moved there and she loves it- I would love to learn more about it on my trip!
Maren says
Richmond Me!! All I know is it is the capital and pretty great place to live!
Beth says
Richmond me. Virginia’s state income tax is half of what I pay here in Portland, OR.
Meagan says
RICHMOND ME!!!!!
I have been to Richmond once and I remember walking across a bridge…but that’s about it ;) I’d love to visit again, if I got to meet you all!!!!!!!!!!
Bre-Anna Bell says
RICHMOND ME!!
William Byrd II named your great city Richmond in 1737 (thank you Wikipedia)
Ashley Stinson says
Richmond me…. I know a few things about Richmond now! The Lincoln movie fact is very cool. But all I knew about Richmond before was that it was the capital of VA, that you two live there, and that I really hope I win this contest!!!!! FINGERS CROSSED!!!
Sarah says
RICHMOND ME! Um, it’s in Virginia??
Leah says
RICHMOND ME! It’s where my favorite bloggers live!
Karla says
Richmond me !!!!!
Suzanne T says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know anything about Richmond but…a weekend away with my BFF? Yes, please! ;)
harmony says
RICHMOND ME!
I know almost nothing about Richmond, except that it’s warm and has lots of cool old homes that I would like to check out very much :-)
Robyn G says
RICHMOND ME!
Becky Beriswill says
RICHMOND OR BUST!
I only know that your awesome family lives there! Really want to visit soon!
Meredith G says
Richmond ME please! I know it’s the capital, it’s where YHL resides, it’s where my bff’s fam lives, and it’s where I want to take my fam for vacay when I winnnnnnnnnn!
Annelise in Edmonds says
RICHMOND ME!
Seriously – I know nothing about Richmond, but I know it’s rich in history! My experiences on the east side of the country includes only Orlando! I need to get out more – I spend most of my time outside of the country! Would love to explore your neck of the woods! (P.S. Chihuly is from Tacoma where you will be visiting in January!)
Erica B says
RICHMOND ME! I know that it is the capital of my home state of Virginia and I haven’t been there in about 8-9 years since I left the east coast. I would love to go back!
Leanne says
RICHMOND ME!
I know the Richmond is the capital, you live nearby and that it is a great area that I would love to visit someday!!
Carrie says
RICHMOND ME!!! I know that Richmond is home to the Confederate Museum (I was forced to go through it on a family vacation, but was surprised that its actually a pretty interesting history museum!)
Alicia says
Richmond me! I know Richmond is a great city to visit–and I’d love to spend my bday weekend there (11.11) ;)
Serina says
Richmond Me!
Don’t know much about Richmond other than it’s the capital of Virginia. I do know that Virginia is for lovers though! Hopefully I get to learn more about the city by winning here!!
Jessica Boltz says
Richmond Me!
I am pretty bad and really only knew it was the capital of Virginia!
Jennie says
RICHMOND ME!!
Well, let’s see … Richmond is home to the Hollywood Cemetery – a veritable who’s who burial ground full of American history! (As a history lover, of course I had to do something related).
Tim Arthur says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Richmond was named Outside Magazine’s Best Town Ever 2012
Prove It! :)
Paul says
Richmond ME. “Give me liberty or give me death”.
Libby says
RICHMOND ME! All I know is Richmond is lucky to have you guys :)
Gina says
RICHMOND ME!
A fact I know about Richmond is that we pass through there every time we go to visit my best friend who lives in North Carolina (we’re from Jersey!).
Suzi says
RICHMOND ME! I know I always bypass it on I-295, but I’ve always wanted to stop…
Sarah says
Richmond Me! I know that I would be really grateful to the fine city of Richmond if I won this awesome prize!!!
Nicole says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond is the capital of Virginia :)
Stacey Armstrong says
RICHMOND ME! <— Please!?!? :)
I know very little about Richmond… I've never been. BOOOOO! But I would love to tell you all about what I learned while there if I win! ;)
Rose C says
RICHMOND ME please! Would love to get the opportunity to come out and see y’all. I can’t say I know much about Richmond, but my brother was stationed in Norfolk for a while and I remember the hardest torrential rain I’ve ever experienced when we went to visit him.
Julie says
RICHMOND ME!
I knew it was the capital and that’s about it.
Kate Lungmus says
RICHMOND ME! Tredegar Iron Works was the foundry that produced the iron for armoring the USS Merrimack, the first ironclad battle on the river…
Ashley @ Simply Creative Things says
Richmond Me! I only know what you guys share about Richmond and because of that I know it looks like a beautiful city to visit!
Liana says
RICHMOND ME!
The only thing I know is that you live there!
Claire says
RICHMOND ME! VCU is there and has a spectacular arts program. Yay!
KEVIN says
RICHMOND ME!!!!!
Jenny says
RICHMOND ME!
It’s time I win one of these things, darnit!
Alisa says
RICHMOND ME!
I’ve been to Richmond once to see the Swell Season. Amazing old downtown, would love to see more of this city.
AnnMarie says
Richmond Me! Hmm… I know that I’ve always wanted to visit…it’s not that far, so I really don’t have an excuse! Here’s to hoping :-)
Becky says
RICHMOND ME! i know that it is the home of Young house love, that is about it but it looks beautiful and i would love to visit! ;)
Meredith says
Richmond Me! Richmond is the capital of Virginia!
Cara Allen says
Richmond me!!!
I know that Richmond was originally settled in 1607 and that it is a beautiful place from your pictures!
Laurie says
Richmond Me! I know that it has come a LONG way since my friend went to VCU in the late 80’s and we were afraid to visit her :) We were all cash-strapped students, but we splurged on a dinner at The Tobacco Company and had a great time! I’ve been hearing about what a great city it now is and wanting to visit.
Tamara B. says
RICHMOND ME!!
I know it isn’t far from Washington DC. Maybe I should win a trip there so I can learn more? :)
Amy says
Richmond Me!!
From looking it up, I know that Richmond is considered the Southern tip of the East Coast “Megalopolis”– a collection of east coast cities like Boston, NY, etc.
Aimee says
RICHMOND ME!
I did know that you guys lived there.. other than that, I know what the airport looks like :) Would be thrilled to find out more!