***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.
Elizabeth says
RICHMOND ME! All I know is that it seems like a great place to visit based on your blogging adventures! I hope I get to come see it!
Dan says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond was founded in 1737. : )
Tori T. says
RICHMOND ME
All I know about Richmond is that it’s the home of the blog I check most frequently.
Lauren O says
Richmond me! All I know about Richmond is that it’s in VA and the Petersik’s are from there! Ha!
Sarah Lyons says
Richmond me! Richmond has the best thrift stores ever! And the Historical Society is amazing!
Louise in NE OK says
RICHMOND ME!! What a great trip that would be….And, to see you guys. Awwww, icing on the cake!
Stephanie N says
RICHMOND ME!
The only fact I know about it is that it’s where you guys live!
Jessica Dixon says
RICHMOND ME!!! Richmond was founded in 1737
Helen says
RICHMOND ME – Yup, I only know that you live there, no other fun facts!
heather s. says
RICHMOND ME – all I know about Richmond is that you live there and it is in VA. :)
Sara says
RICHMOND ME! All I know about Richmond is that you live there but I’d sure love to come!
Casey says
RICHMOND ME!!! The present state capital in Richmond was also the capital of the Confederacy.
Megan says
Richmond me!
Richmond was the Capitol of the Confederation during the civil war.
Catherine @ DCCL says
RICHMOND ME!
I used to live in Richmond, so my “fact” is simply that Maymont Park is one of the loveliest places in the U.S.! I miss it!
Kelly Lessens says
RICHMOND ME!!!
What I know about Richmond is that the Fan is an awesome area of town. My cousin used to live there, and the houses are just beautiful. Would love to visit again!
Courtney Nash says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Tiffany Levy says
RICHMOND ME! I would love to meet you and visit the beautiful city of Richmond!
ellis says
RICHMOND ME!
My aunt and uncle used to live there and my mom always talks about how she went to a dinner/movie combo theatre. That’s all I got. :)
Nathalie says
Richmond Me! I actually dont know much about Richmond- Ive never been to Virginia! I do know it is the capital though ;-)
Kaycee Alvesteffer says
RICHMOND ME
I’m a big Revolutionary War history fan, so my one fact would have to be: Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death” speech occurred in Richmond.
Ashley says
RICHMOND ME!
I think Richmond is the best city for races (running/walking). I live in Hampton Roads and while our races are fun, they are expensive and the view isn’t nearly as nice. I really enjoy the Richmond Half and the Monument Ave 10k with the beautiful views and the history surrounding the course. Yay Richmond!
Amber says
RICHMOND ME!
Jessica H says
RICHMOND ME!!! It’s where the authors of my favorite blog live and I would be THRILLED to get to visit!!
Carrie says
Richmond me!
I don’t know much about Richmond, but I’d like to find out more!
Bonnie says
RICHMOND ME!
I didn’t know y’all were getting into the food truck scene, but a friend of ours has a great one down there!
enybe says
Richmond me! I’ve only been there once for one thriatlon with my husband and it thought it was lovely.
LoquaciousLaura says
RICHMOND ME!
I have enjoyed some time in Richmond before, here and there (I used to live in DC and now in Charlotte), but my interesting fact is that Richmond is home to not one but two amazing roller derby leagues, my favorite being River City Roller Girls!
Abby says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond is home of YHL! Sry that’s all I’ve got :)
Sarah M says
RICHMOND ME!!! I know that Richmond is about an hours drive away from Williamsburg, VA! Some of our best family vacation memories hail from Williamsburg! We can’t wait to go back!
Katie says
Richmond Me!
Robert E Lee was made fun of for digging trenches (that were later really helpful to the war) all around Richmond.
Katie says
RICHMOND ME! PS – I STILL don’t know how to pronounce “Powhite”
Jessica says
RICHMOND ME!
Ryan h says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond is the town my wife wants to win a trip to, to see you two. :)
Laura says
RICHMOND ME! My mom and fiance’s family lives in Richmond (we’re getting married there in May!) I read Escape from Libby Prison last year, so my fun fact is that during the Civil War Union officers in the prison actually tunneled under the prison wall and escaped (this was down in Shockoe Bottom, down by where the Holocaust Museum is today.) We live in Boston, and we’d love a touristy trip home!!! Staying at the Jefferson is a life dream :)
Kate says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know many facts about Richmond, only that now every time I drive through it on I-95, I think of you Petersiks and want to visit all the cool fun places you write about. Here’s hoping!
Kelly says
Richmond me! : ) Please!
Would love to be a part of this fabulous and fun trip! R.Home for the Holidays looks amazing!
Adrienne Mendonca says
RICHMOND ME
I don’t know much about Richmond, other than it being the capital of Virginia and where y’all live. But I do know that Virginia is a beautiful state and Richmond must be so, too!
Sarah says
Oooo…I’ve always wanted to visit Richmond! I’ve seen photos and it looks beautiful and quaint. I know it’s the state capital, and that it is close to DC. My good friend from HS lives there, but I’ve never been. I’d love to go!
Rebecca says
RICHMOND ME! There is great BBQ!
Kristin says
RICHMOND ME because I know nothing about Richmond and would love to!!!
Angel says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Richmond VA: Dog Kiteboarding capital of the world!
ashe says
RICHMOND ME! (I’m first! sorry, just had to say it) i know my parents honeymooned there?
Kyle Elizabeth says
RICHMOND ME!
Alyssa K says
RICHMOND ME
Fun Fact: Richmond was the capital of the Confederate States of America for most of the Civil War.
mary says
Richmond me!
I know it’s 1 hour away from Fredericksburg, where one of my favorite people lives.
Angie says
RICHMOND ME Fun fact…Richmond is an independent city and not part of a county (totally just Googled that…I’m no Ted). So excited for your book tour!
Tara S says
Holy Cow! I would LOVE THIS!!!!
I’ve never been to Richmond before and this would be an awesome reason to go! Thanks for this opportunity!
Kristin Anderson says
Richmond Me!!
Rachel says
Richmond Me! I don’t know much about Richmond. We drove through this summer in our big Virginia getaway, but we were both so tired and disoriented we didn’t get to see anything, which was a major bummer.
Erin says
RICHMOND ME! One fact about Richmond, it is the home to VCU a great sciences university! Yay science! Last year on a camping trip, we spent the day around Richmond and in the James River. But, since our dog was with us we didn’t get to do any touristy things : (