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Fab Freebie: Richmond Or Bust!

***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.

RVATrip 1 Airfare

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.

RVATrip 2 Jefferson Hotel

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).

RVATrip 3 R Home For The Holidays

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.

RVATrip 4 Boathouse

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).

RVATrip 5 Stores

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.

RVATrip 6 Museums

  • 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.

Comments

  2. Dawn B. says

    RICHMOND ME!!!

    Since I was born and raised in Richmond, up until I was 21 and married a Marine that has moved me all over the place, it may be cheating with all the facts I know! So, I will just say that Richmond is the capital of Virginia and it’s one of the best cities I’ve ever lived in. I would love to be back in my hometown and have a chance to see you guys!!! You rock!

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  3. Kristin says

    Richmond me!

    The only thing I know about Richmond is that it seems like an awesome place to live from reading your blog!

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  6. Laura says

    Richmond me! I do think most of what I know about modern day Richmond is from you guys! Otherwise just historical things (or what I remember of it, let’s be honest) so I think it’s a great idea that you included museum passes!

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  7. Stefanie says

    RICHMOND ME!

    ZOMMMG!!!!! I LOVE Richmond! I actually grew up in Richmond, and then moved to Texas where I’ve been for the last 10 years or so. Oh, how I’d love to go back!

    Fun fact, best dessert in the RIC? Ukrop’s chocolate pie.

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  9. Alison says

    RICHMOND ME!

    I didn’t know anything about Richmond, but thanks to you, I did some research and my favorite thing I’ve learned in the past 10 minutes is that the Nickelodeon cartoon show from the 90s ‘Doug’ was based off of Richmond. So…there’s that. Ta-da.

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  10. Lynn says

    RIchmond me!
    Lived there for 20 years until we moved to Texas 3 years ago. Hope to see you at the book tour in Austin! Bring me home for a visit!

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  11. Elizabeth G says

    RICHMOND ME!

    Patrick Henry gave his famous “Give me liberty or give me death” speech in Richmond. (I’m actually related to him through my grandfather’s side.)

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  12. Anne says

    RICHMOND ME!!!!!

    I would absolutely love to visit Virginia’s capital city and see you guys!!!!!!! I am a huge fan!!

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  14. Renee says

    Richmond me!!! never been to VA and don’t know much about it, but all your pics of the town look fun and beautiful!

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  17. Binh says

    RICHMOND ME!!! Sorry, don’t know much about Richmond other than the fact that it is the capital of Virginia. But, can’t wait to find out more and discover the city if we miracously win this trip.

    Love your blog!

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  19. Jarrod says

    RICHMOND ME!!

    I think I recall that Richmond is not a part of a county, is that right? Regardless, I would love to visit!

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  20. Alana says

    RICHMOND ME! I don’t know anything about Richmond except that you live there… so it would be the perfect place to visit!

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  25. Victoria says

    RICHMOND ME! I would love to take hubby to Richmond. He already loves VA because of the countryside, but I keep telling him Richmond looks cool (even though neither of us has ever been.)

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  27. Jacie says

    RICHMOND ME! Having helped my third grader study his US geograpphy, I know Richmond is the capital of the lovely state of Virginia…

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  29. Lee G. says

    Richmond Me, please! Richmond is the city where I get to see one of my favorite historic buildings (Main Street Station) when I travel from NC to DC.

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  34. Karyn in Colorado says

    Richmond Me!

    Sorry, I don’t know any facts about Richmond – YET!…which is exactly why I need to win this trip.

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  35. Nikole says

    RICHMOND ME! I really didn’t know anything so I went in search of a fact. Nerdly, I know. Here’s what I learned: Patrick Henry delivered his famous “Give me liberty or give me death” speech at St. John’s Church. Now I know more than I did when I got up this morning! Woo hoo!

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  36. Megan says

    RICHMOND ME!
    Seriously all I know is that you guys live there. If I ever hear anything about Richmond it’s you two that I think of!

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  37. Christy says

    I don’t know much about Richmond, except that it is home to the world-renowned Martin Agency, which is famous for creating the “Virginia is for Lovers” slogan and logo back in 1969. I’d love to visit and explore!

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  38. Justine says

    RICHMOND ME! All i know is it is the capital of Virginia and can’t wait to learn more when i win :) FabFreebie for sure!!

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  41. Megan L. says

    Richmond Me!
    Just about everything I know about Richmond, I have learned on this blog. It seems like there are some great outdoor places to visit along with wonderful shopping!

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  43. Lauren says

    Richmond me!

    99% of what I know about Richmond comes from this blog! It sounds like a cool place and I would happily spend all of those gift certificates. And of course, meet y’all! Woot!

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  44. margaret says

    richmond me!!! honestly, i know nothing about richmond except that you guys live there! sounds like i’m not the only one so that makes me feel a little better. aren’t you proud that you’re putting it on the map for so many of us? ;)

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  49. Stephanie says

    RICHMOND ME!

    I love that Richmond is right on the river and such a historic town! My husband won’t feel “dragged” along if he gets to see history :)

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