***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.
Karen says
RICHMOND ME! I know I am missing out on all things Richmond, we live on the Eastern Shore and have only driven around Richmond! It’s time for us to explore!!
Emily Callejo says
Richmond Me!
I knew it was the state capital and I would love to win to learn more about Richmond!
BeckyB says
RICHMOND ME!!!!!
All I know about Richmond is that I want to visit there.
Rachel says
Richmond me because I’ve always wanted to visit!
Chrissy Henry says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
The only things I know about Richmond are things I have learned from you guys! I have never been there, but you always make it sound like a great place to live so I would LOVE to visit!!
Meagan Lewis says
RICHMOND ME! I’d love to win a trip to what seems like such a beautiful city. Richmond is on the James River, and “James River Blues” is a great song by Old Crow Medicine Show.
Kristi says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Richmond is the home of 4 of my favorite people/hairy baby that I have never met (John, Sherry, Clara and Burger)!
What an amazing prize!
Kimberly says
RICHMOND ME!!
I know that Richmond is a city in the east, and I’m a girl in the west.
Aaron says
Richmond Me! I’d win boyfriend of the year award if I won this one!
Krystn says
RICHMOND ME!
I have to say…I had to google. But in doing so, learned a whole bunch of things I didn’t know. About Richmond, and Virginia, in general. One cool thing I learned was: Richmond was the capital of the Confederate States during the Civil War.
Eak says
Richmond me!
I know nothing! Except that you are there and it would be awesome to see!
Monica says
Richmond Me!!! Richmond, VA is not only where the owners of my favorite blog live, but also it is an independent city and doesn´t belong to any county.
Casey says
RICHMOND ME!!!! The only thing that I know about Richmond is that is where y’all live. But through your posts, you make me jealous that I don’t live there!
Dinka says
RICHMOND ME!
I DID know that Richmond is the state capitol of Virginia, because in the 8th grade I was a Virginia representative in our mock election…I had to pull all the facts about the state together and I sewed a little cardinal as our group’s state mascot! :-)
Elliot says
Richmond me!
My wife loves your blog, and I would love to win this trip for her.
Crystal says
RICHMOND ME! My cousin lives out there… I don’t know much about Virginia.
Tracey says
RICHMOND ME, please! Uhm… It’s where you guys are and where I wanna be??? LOL!
tiara says
“RICHMOND ME” I know it’s the Capitol
Brittney says
Richmond Me! The only thing I know is that you live there, and you love it!
Mackenzie says
RICHMOND ME! Where ya’ll live, the Capital of VA and was one of the Capitals of the confederate.
JMe says
RICHMOND ME!
Based on your posts, Richmond has some fabulous shops! I’d love to see it :)
Erika says
Richmond me! Same as with others–capitol of Virginia and where you guys live!
Jamie says
Richmond me! I know nothing about Richmond, other than my two favorite bloggers live there with their kids. (do I get an extra point for sucking up?)
Emily says
Richmond Me! I know nothing about Richmond..but I’d love to learn more!
Erin says
RICHMOND ME! The only fact I know about Richmond is that it’s in VA, and I’d love to win a trip there.
Melody says
Richmond me!
I don’t know much about it, but would love to visit!
Meghan says
RICHMOND ME! I know that Richmond is the former home of the Confederacy – which isn’t the greatest claim to fame – but is a geek-tastic U.S. historical fact.
Alyssa says
RICHMOND ME!
I think the only thing I know about Richmond is that it’s home to YHL! Would love to learn more if I’m lukcy enough to win this trip! *fingers crossed*
Lori Mills says
RICHMOND ME…I don’t know anything about Richmond- exactly why I need to come!
Dawnelle says
Richmond Me! I know it is the capital of Virginia… and I was there as a small child… that is about it! But would absolutely love to know more!
Amy says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know much at all about Richmond, so pick me pick me!
Jennifer says
RICHMOND ME!
It is rich in early American history.
Megan L says
RICHMOND ME!!
I know that it’s Virginia’s capital and you guys live there. I also know that November 8 is mah hubby’s birthday and this would be a FANTASTIC GIFT!!!
Kelly M says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Sheila G says
RICHMOND ME! I want to meet you folks and the extra bonuses of exploring Richmond are just the icing on the cupcakes! Wish me luck!
Carolyn says
RICHMOND ME! Wow…well, there’s a lot that I don’t know about Richmond – I’ve never been before and never been further south than Washington D.C.! But I’d love to explore the city and share the Virginian love!
Cheri Moser says
RICHMOND ME!
The average annual rainfall is 42 inches. And the average annual snowfall is 15 inches. (Yeah, I googled “Interesting facts abotu Richmond. I’ve never been there!)
Jessica says
RICHMOND ME! My dad is an attorney, and originally from Virginia, so for some reason I know that there are a ton of lawyers in Richmond.
Katie says
Richmond me!! What a fun trip!
I’d love to see the local places you guys love to frequent!
Chantalle says
RICHMOND ME! :) All I know is it looks great in the fall, is the capital of Virginia, and you live there! Would be SO exciting to get to go!
Emily L says
RICHMOND ME
I know that Richmond is home to Richmond University. I wanted to attend Richmond University, because they offered me a nice scholarship, however,in-state scholarship (and tuition) won out. Here’s hoping that this will allow my first trip to Richmond!
Jaimi says
RICHMOND ME!
I know it’s the capital of VA!
Jessica P. says
Richmond me! Richmond looks like a pretty sweet place to live – I’m trying to convince my husband that we could be pretty happy there! :)
Carrie says
RICHMOND ME! please? :)
AshleyS says
RICHMOND ME!!
I know that Richmond is home to the Richmond Ballet. My dance teacher was a part of the company for several years before she moved to Minnesota with her husband and started a dance studio of her own where I trained for 15 years!
Kate says
RICHMOND ME!
I’m not too familiar with Richmond since I’ve never visited the city, but I was quite impressed with the airport on a trip to Charlottesville.
Cristina P from MD says
Richmond me!
Andria says
RICHMOND ME!! I don’t know much about Richmond – it sounds like a great place to visit!
Gretchen Alice says
RICHMOND ME!
One fact about Richmond is that I spent six years of my childhood there…and I haven’t been able to visit since my family moved away fourteen years ago. Fingers crossed!
Jessica says
RICHMOND ME! The only thing I knew about Richmond was that it was the capital of Virgina. Now I know it’s also known as the River City!