***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.
Rebecca says
RICHMOND ME! I know you live there and pretty instagrams are to be taken on river runs – maybe a walk, for me though ;)
Stephanie says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that Richmond is my current hometown! I’d love to bring some friends who I’ve gotten hooked on YHL into town to go to your signing and tour around my new city!
Katherine says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know much about Richmond, but after a visit there, I would know much more!
Brandy says
RICHMOND ME!
I’ve only been to Richmond once and spent the whole time working. Bring me back for fun this time!
Heather says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know much about Richmond, other than its the capital of Virginia, but I would love to know more! ;)
Christina says
RICHMOND ME! I learned from a friend from Richmond that Daniel Day Lewis walked around in character as Lincoln while filming the movie!
Sarah says
RICHMOND ME! I know that Richmond was the capital of the Confederacy, and is considered the southernmost tip of the east coast megalopolis.
Jen says
Richmond me! I’m ashamed to admit it, but pretty much all I know about it is that it’s in Virginia… Pathetic, I know!
Hannah says
Richmond Me! Capital of Virginia.
Beth says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Richmond is approximately 2,486 miles from my home.
John Mark says
RICHMOND ME! I know Richmond is in Virginia!
Ashley says
RICHMOND ME!! I know y’all live there :)
Elizabeth says
Richmond me! Dont yall have the best fall foliage??
Jane says
RICHMOND ME! We’d love to “city-crash” Richmond!
Denise says
Richmond Me! Capital of VA! But once I visit, I know I’ll be able to share many more interesting tidbits!
Morgan says
RICHMOND ME
And I knew it was the capital of Virginia, and a bunch more–it was one of the cities we considered moving to a few years ago, but settled in Raleigh instead.
Bethany says
Richmond me!! Please!! I used to live in Richmond as a kid and I STILL miss it. I consider my Richmond years the best of my childhood.
Ashley I says
Richmond Me!
I know that I’ve been wanting to see it since you guys have posted pictures. It seems like there is so much to do and it’s so pretty!
Barbara B says
RICHMOND ME.
Danielle says
RICHMOND ME!!
Carly says
Richmond me!! I know that I drive past Richmond while headed south to visit friends. I also know I secretly want to detour each time to check out some of the spots you write about :)
Lindsay says
RICHMOND ME! All I know about Richmond is that you live there and it is home to the University of Richmond (I have a friend who went there for college).
Charese says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know anything about Richmond, other than it’s where you all live, and it looks like a pretty cool city!
Christine says
Richmond Me!
I know it’s where you guys live and a place I’d love to visit! Plus, it’s closer to the beach than where I live–lucky ducks!
Adrienne says
RICHMOND ME… I’d love my first to visit Richmond to be for your presentation. Random Richmond fact – The land area of Richmond is appproximately 60 miles.
sarah b says
RICHMOND ME!
A fact: my great aunt lived there. Oh wait, that was Roanoke. Shoot, I don’t know anything about Richmond. All the more reason to make a visit! :)
Natasha says
RICHMOND ME!
I know NOTHING about Richmond…but I’d love to learn! ;)
sarah chandler says
Richmond me!!! I’ve never neen to Virginia!
Rebekka says
Richmond Me! In 1775 Patrick Henry made his famous “Give me liberty or give me death” speech at the second Virginia Convention. I’m an elementary teacher with a love for history-which your city is packed full of- and fixing up our first house with my hubby. You two are such an inspiration!
carole says
Richmond Me. Richmond is home to VCU & MCV
Camilla says
Richmond me! The one fact I knew about Richmond was that you guys live there! Congrats on the book!
Elizabeth says
RICHMOND ME! I was born in VA, my family moved before I turned a year old and I’ve always wanted to visit the state.
Kristen W. says
RICHMOND ME – The Good ol’ VA state capital – Congrats on the book!!!
Elizabeth says
RICHMOND ME!
Sorry I don’t know much besides what I have learned from you two…guess I should win to find out more! :)
Joy says
Richmond Me! I don’t know anything about Richmond…this will be the perfect opportunity to explore!
adrienne says
richmond me!!! yippee!!
Julie says
Richmond me! I know that Richmond means we are about half way to Washington DC. :)
Erica says
RICHMOND ME!!!! I don’t know anything extra, which is why it would be awesome to get to visit ;-)
Lisa says
RICHMOND ME!
And like so many others, the only thing I know is that the Petersiks call it home. ;)
Caroline says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond became the capital of VA in 1780. I know that thanks to my 4th grade school play…where I was the great state of VA!
Alice says
RICHMOND ME! Patrick Henry made his “Give me Liberty or Give me Death” speech in St. John’s Church in Richmond.
Lauren says
Richmond Me! :) Thanks for such a cool giveaway.
Tracy Funk says
Richmond me!
The city’s flower is the iris!
Chelsea says
Richmond Me! Richmond’s economy is primarily driven by law, finance, and government.
KC says
Richmond Me!
Never been but would love to visit and meet you guys!
Blair says
RICHMOND ME!!
Melly says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Wowee-wow, what a fantastic giveaway! I know that my company has a branch in Richmond and my brother lives not too far away.
Christy Niebaum says
RICHMOND ME!
Patrick Henry made his “Give me Liberty or Give me Death” speech in St. John’s Church in Richmond.
Karen Lindauer says
RICHMOND ME!! Richmond is the home of the FLYING SQUIRRELS!
erica says
richmond me! have only flown in and out of of the airport, never visited