***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.
erika says
RICHMOND ME….all I know is that I’ve passed through there once and that virginia is just north of my birth state :)
Would be amazing to be able to visit with my hubby
Steve M says
RICHMOND ME!
I’ve bee to DC but nowhere else on the east coast! I’d love to explore and experience more!
Jill Stevens says
RICHMOND ME, In Richmond, flipping a coin to determine who will pay for coffee in a restaurant is illegal.
Linny says
RICHMOND ME! Would love to visit…we’ve never been!
Jerri says
Richmond Me!!!
Katie says
Richmond me!
Drove through once. Virginia takes FOREVER to drive through.
Mary W says
RICHMOND ME!!
I know I have driven through there and it was beautiful! I would like a longer visit.
Gretchen says
Richmond me!
I don’t know much about your fine city, so I think it’s time I visited!
ileana says
Richmond me!Originally settled in 1607, the present city of Richmond was officially incorporated in 1742, named by William Byrd II who noted that the view of the James River was almost identical to the view of the Thames River outside London at Richmond Hill
Devon Strahm says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond is home to my favorite bloggers! I would love to visit!!!
Cassie M. says
“RICHMOND ME”
Edgar Allan Poe grew up in Richmond. (I cheated with internet fact!)
Annie says
“RICHMOND ME” Richmond looks like a great place to visit!
Rose says
RICHMOND ME!!! I know the “Give me liberty or give me death!” speech was in Richmond. And my favorite bloggers live in Richmond. (:
Lauren says
Richmond Me! Unfortunately, I don’t know any cool facts about Richmond (other than what you mentioned in the post), so I must be the winner so I can go explore and learn cool facts!! :)
Erin says
RICHMOND ME!
I only know that it is the capitol of Virginia. But I would love to learn more!
ileana says
Richmond me! Originally settled in 1607, the present city of Richmond was officially incorporated in 1742, named by William Byrd II who noted that the view of the James River was almost identical to the view of the Thames River outside London at Richmond Hill
Kristin says
Richmond Me, please! John, Sherry, Clara, and Burger live there—that is about all I know about Richmond–but I would love to find out more!
Megan says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know much, just that it’s in VA and where you guys live!
Heather says
Richmond Me! I know you live there! :)
Candice says
RICHMOND ME!
I was always curious where the name “the Fan” came from… turn out the streets spread out in a fan-like shape. Kind of obvious now!
Angie says
Richmond ME! I know that Richmond is the capital of Virginia and that there are two well decorated homes somewhere in the city. That’s pretty much all.
Dana says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know much about the city, but it must be a pretty sweet place if you guys live there! I’d love to experience it firsthand…sounds like an awesome weekend getaway!
Kelly says
RICHMOND ME! I think that Patrick Henry delivered his famous, “Give me Liberty or Give me Death”, speech in St. John’s Church in Richmond!
Cairlissa says
RICHMOND ME! only thing I know is, it’s gotta be more exciting than Kuna, Idaho.
Natalia says
RICHMOND ME! Don’t know much about Richmond but I’d love to learn more while i’m there!
Amanda L says
RICHMOND ME! I know that Richmond is where YOU live and where I want to go!!
Alyanna says
RICHMOND ME!!!! I just learned that Richmond is an independent city, which means it’s not part of a county. I feel like that makes it kind of like Vatican City. So that means, you and Sherry are the Pope. Clearly.
Dana @ House*Tweaking says
RICHMOND ME! I know I want to visit Richmond and learn more about the city.
Cheryl says
RICHMOND ME! It’s a southren city I want to visit!
Rebecca B says
RICHMOND ME
I know it’s the capital of Virginia and was important in the Civil War. And lots of US Presidents came from Virginia, maybe Richmond?
Teresa says
Richmond ME!!!! never been and it sounds like big fun :) I’d love to win and surprise my sister who is a teacher to come with me.
Kim W Rily says
RICHMOND ME!
I have some friends in Richmond and Kings Dominion is really close by. :)
Michelle says
Richmond ME!
Lindsey says
RICHMOND ME! I know Richmond recently had a color run that John participated in, and my city–Des Moines–just had its own color run this past weekend. High five!
Amanda says
RICHMOND ME! You guys are totally my inspiration that I can make our house a place I can love to live in! I know Richmond is where Patrick Henry said his famous line, ”Give me liberty or give me death!” (That’s what I get for being married to a history buff). And Richmond is 1213 miles from my town, Tulsa! I say ”Give me adorable ceramic animals or give me dullness!”
Chris Stegink says
RICHMOND ME!!! I don’t know much about Richmond but I would after the amazing visit you’re offering!
Lynne says
RICHMOND ME! My daughter lives in Richmond and already has her ticket for the 8th!
Naomi Slater says
Richmond me! I have wanted to see the East coast and can think of no better way to experience Richmond than through your eyes. :)
RICHMOND ME! says
Richmond is where the “Give me liberty or give me death!” speech was given! Woot!
Danielle O'Brien says
Richmond me!! Don’t know much about Richmond other than it’s where my favorite bloggers live (I’ve been following your blog since before your wedding!). Would love to win and take a trip with my honey before baby #2 arrives :)
Lisa D. says
RICHMOND ME!
It’s a place I’ve never been and would love to see!
Kim H says
Richmond Me!
I only know what I’ve learned from you guys, sounds like a fun place though!
Bee says
This might be the best giveaway ever. BETTER THAN OPRAH AND HER CARS!
RICHMOND ME! I know that… you can get off 95 and onto 64 in Richmond, since that’s where we always do on our roadtrips!
Megan says
Richmond me!
Must be a great place to live if the Petersiks call it home!
molly says
Richmond me!
I have heard they have a great holiday lights!
Mama Kate says
RICHMOND ME!
Meagan says
Richmond Me!
Patrick Henry made his “Give me Liberty or Give me Death” speech in St. John’s Church in Richmond.
Katie says
Richmond me!
Y’all live there and that’s all I know but I would love to visit!
Elyssa says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know much, but I do know that Richmond is the home of VCU.
Kelly Lynn says
Richmond Me!
My richmond knowledge caps out at what you’ve shared with us…so I really need this trip, right?