***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.
Staci Hoover says
RICHMOND ME!
One of the few things I know about Richmond is that it was the confederate capital during the civil war. And pretty exciting that Spielbergs LINCOLN was filmed there!
Jessica says
Richmond me!
I knew you guys lived there but that’s about it… lol the stores look so fun!
Holly says
RICHMOND ME!!
I know Richmond is the capital of VA :) and a place I would LOVE to visit and meet the both of you!
Kristin says
Richmond me! Don’t know a lick about Virginia, but I’d love to visit! Looks cool :)
Kyle Brittingham says
RICHMOND ME! I know Richmond has a Kings Dominion, which I used to visit when I lived in Va.
Amanda Janel says
Oh my gosh, thank you for this giveaway!
Richmond me!
I was going to google it, I live on the West Coast, but then I thought, nah, better to be honest :), pretty much everything I know I’ve learned through you two. Thank you for that! You’ve made me actually think about what it would be like to live in a city on the East Coast!
Thanks for a chance to come visit it! and see you guys in person!!
Katie Clark says
RICHMOND ME!!! It’s where you guys live!
kristine says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know much about Richmond at all!
melinda says
RICHMOND ME!!
I know it’s the capital of Virgina, and it’s on a river. All great cities are on a river –Paris & London come to mind… :-)
Karyn says
Richmond me! All I knw about Richmond isthatbthere is a NASCAR race there and it’s the home of my favorite design blog!
Elisabeth says
RICHMOND ME!
“Young house love” lives there!!!!
Jamie says
“RICHMOND ME”
One of my favorite flowers, the iris, is the official flower of the City of Richmond!
Arden says
RICHMOND ME!!! Richmond was also the capital of the Confederate States during the Civil War!
bobby says
RICHMOND ME! it’s the capital of va
Catherine says
Richmond Me! I don’t know much about Richmond, but I want to visit and explore!
Ryan M says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that it’s a great location for some of my work trips, in addition to a few fun karaoke spots.
Alli W says
Richmond Me!
I think there is going to be National cyclocross bike races there in the next yr or so…would love to see it before then!
Monica says
RICHMOND ME!! I too only really know it is the capitol. My family loves taking pictures at state capitol buildings…I need Virginia’s (and a trip to see you guys!).
Meg says
RICHMOND ME!! Capital of Virginia and where you guys live :)
Jen says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know anything! I’ve heard it’s awesome, but that’s it!
Aubrey Flaherty says
Richmond Me!
A beautiful city I hope to visit soon!
Hallie says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond was the capital of the Confederate States of America.
hanah says
Richmond me! it’s the home yhl?
Suzy says
Richmond me! I don’t know much other than it is where you guys live and sounds lovely… This is an awesome prize!
lms52 says
RICHMOND ME!
I’ve been all over the U.S. but never to Richmond!
Christine says
Richmond Me! My best friend just moved there!
Betty says
Richmond Me!! Though I have been to Virginia, I’ve never been to Richmond! My daughter absolutely loves your blog, so this would be a great gift for her if I won!
Sarah W says
RICHMOND ME!
Would love to learn more about Richmond when I win this entry to visit!
Kelly T says
RICHMOND ME!
Driven through many times on my way to VA Beach, but never spent time there. Would love to visit your hometown!
Rachel says
Richmond Me! I’m reading Killing Lincoln and so I know that Richmond was the Confederate capital and was burned down as the troops fled. But that’s about it :-)
Lauren S. says
Richmond me! Umm don’t know much about Richmond but wikipedia says its an independent city and not part of any county. I didn’t know that was possible!
Rebecca Zepp says
RICHMOND ME!
The extent of my knowledge of VA comes from what I read on here! See, this blog is so educational! ;)
Michelle says
Richmond me! I’ve never been to VA before and it seems like such a wonderful place to visit!!!
Kim Adams says
RICHMOND ME
I did know it was the capital of Virgina. Thanks for all the other tidbits of information :)
Jennifer says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is the capital of Virginia. :)
Kat says
RICHMOND ME!
Home of Richmond SPCA…one of the very first (and among the very few) no-kill shelters in the US!
Cassidy says
Richmond ME!
It would be so fun to fly down south from Montana for a dose of sun and fun!
Hmmm…what do I know about Richmond, basically nothing except my YHL bloggers live there!
ella says
Richmond me! it sounds like an awesome place to visit!
Jo says
Richmond Me! It sounds like a fun town to visit and especially fun to get a chance to see you two speak.
Jodi says
RICHMOND ME! The only things I know are what you’ve written on your blog!
Liana says
Richmond me!
I know there are some awesome thrift stores in Richmond!
Megan says
RICHMOND ME!! I’ve never been there!
Meg says
Richmond me! Iknow very little about your city, but you have done a great job highlighting your favorites that I want to know more! I think a trip is just the way to do that :)
Becky says
Richmond me! I’ve been to the east coast before, but never to Richmond. Since I hardly know anything about it, it would be an awesome experience!
Sarah W says
RICHMOND ME!
Fact: The weather is probably better there than in Ohio during the winter!
Barb says
“Richmond Me” I love the history of Richmond. Would love to win this trip!
Anne says
RICHMOND ME!!! Please….
Amy says
Richmond Me!!
“Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death!” – Patrick Henry gave his iconic speech in Richmond…and that’s about all I know! ;)
Adrienne says
RICHMOND ME!!! All I know about Richmond is that it’s the capital of Virginia and you live there….but I would LOVE to come and visit!
Emily Decker says
Richmond me! I know I have never been to Richmond and want to change that!