***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.
Rachel says
Richmond me! I don’t know much about Richmond except it’s the capital of Virginia and it’s where you guys live!
Heather says
Richmond Me!! Just moved to the west coast from VA and I know that the minor league baseball team is called the Richmond Flying Squirrels.
Christina says
RICHMOND ME! I need to win, because I don’t know anything about Richmond- educate me!
lindsey dawn says
Richmond ME!
I’ve never been, which is just why I should go!
Christie says
RICHMOND ME! It sounds like a great place to visit :)
Sasha says
Richmond me!
I’m pretty sure you can’t since I live in Canada, buuuuuut I just want to point out that lots of us Canadians live really close to the border and usually drive across the border to get flights anyways, because they are cheaper. Sooo… If all that’s stopping you is a little drive across the border to an American airport, count us in!
Angela M says
RICHMOND ME!
Im with everyone else..All’s I know is ya’ll live there! :) Oh yea and your awesome house lives there too!
Hunter says
RICHMOND ME! I know it’s not all thaaaaat far from where my folks live, and that I’d love to come see Richmond and them all in one trip.
Jennifer says
Richmond Me! Wow what an adventure this would be. Richmond is where ” the book ” took place.
christine says
RICHMOND ME!! I’d love to come explore your city!
Daneile B says
Richmond Me!!
I only know that it is the beautiful city in which you live, and a place I would love to visit!
Ashley says
RICHMOND ME!! It’s beautiful in the fall.
Betsy says
RICHMOND ME
I can’t remember too many facts from my senior class trip, but I do remember that Richmond is beautiful & I would love to visit again.
Sarah says
RICHMOND ME!
Gotta be honest here – don’t know much about Richmond! But I would love to visit and learn about your great city! :o)
audrey says
RICHMOND ME!
All I really know about Richmond is that it’s in Virginia. Shameful!
Stuart says
Richmond Me!!!
I have been a few times for business trips but I would love to explore on my own time.
Suzanne says
Richmond Me!
Richmond is where my fave bloggers live!
Tessa says
Richmond me! Fact: knowing Thomas Jefferson’s ties to the area, his childhood home ‘Tuckahoe’ is in present day Richmond. Love seeking out historical places of interest when I travel.
Bekah M. says
Richmond Me!!
Abby says
RICHMOND ME!! I don’t know a whole lot about the city of Richmond (I’ve only been to VA twice to visit a friend studying Urban Planning at UVA), but you all make it sound like such a wonderful place to live!
Tara says
RICHMOND ME!
When I was a kid we’d road trip to the outter banks and drive through Richmond. Would love to spend some time getting to know the city better.
Kelli Dahl says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know ANYTHING about Richmond which is why I’d love to visit!! :-)
Stefanie T. says
RICHMOND ME!! I’ve never been to Richmond….. and that is a fact! :)
Diana says
RICHMOND ME! The only two things I know about Richmond – it’s in the USA and you guys are there!
Jacqulyn M says
Richmond Me!
I passed through there the other day and wished I could have stayed longer. Hope I get the chance!
melissa says
Richmond Me. Is it terrible that I know nothing about richmond, except what I’ve just read?!
Lacey Rail says
RICHMOND ME!!! The current temperature in Richmond, VA is 48 degrees F.
Carrie says
Richmond Me!!
The city was named Richmond after the English town Richmond near London in 1737.
Joanna says
RICHMOND ME!
John and Sherry live there!
Bobbi Nease says
Richmond me! Richmond’s original street grid was laid out in 1737! (Thanks, Wikipedia!)
susan says
Richmond me!
What do I know about your hometown?
Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death” speech took place in 1775 at St. John’s Church!
Laura says
RICHMOND Me! Please please please! :)
Did you know that the mascot of the University of Richmond is a spider?? Found that out in my college search long ago.
Carey says
RICHMOND ME! You guys live there, and I’ve never been. What an awesome giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity. Would love to win!
Noemi says
Richmond me! I only know it’s the capital of Virginia & that it looks like a nice place to visit!
Emily says
RICHMOND ME!!
I actually *did* know that the Lincoln movie was shot there, b/c I’m kind of obsessed with the screenwriter, Tony Kushner. So much that I named my daughter (harper) after one of his characters in Angels in America. Yup, I’m a nerd. :)
Natalie C says
RICHMOND ME!
Alas, all I know is what I learn here!!
Brenda says
RICHMOND ME!
I know absolutely nothing about Richmond haha BUT Richmond is my mom and stepdad’s last name….so there is a new “Richmond” fact for everyone.
Mrs M says
RICHMOND ME!
I know just about nothing about Richmond, except you have sold it so well as a great place to live that I have considered applying for jobs there! We would Love to visit!
Amber Wessling says
Richmond Me!!!
All I know is that it is incredibly beautiful, or so I have heard.
Debi says
“Richmond Me” Oh pease please let me win for the first time in my life. I can’t even win a cake walk!lol The one fact I know of Richmond is my BEST FRIENDS Sherry,John and of coarse Clara and Burger live there!!! pick me pick me!!!
Hannah Ward says
RICHMOND ME!!! John and Sherry live there and based on all of John’s morning run instagram photos I can tell it is a beautiful place that I would LOVE LOVE LOOOOOVEEEEE to visit!
Margeaux says
Richmond Me!!!
Patrick Henry made his “Give me Liberty or Give me Death” speech in Richmond.
Mrs. Hutch says
Richmond me! I once was up there via my now non existent electronics company who used to call it home. While there on my down time I went to a beautiful park with statues and flowers and such, cannot remember the name, drove around and looked at historic homes and stopped into the historic district where I shopped around and brought home tulip votive holders. I loved it and thought it was beautiful just would have loved to had more than 48 hours there and to have had my hubby with me. Especially since it is special to him, he was once recruited to play for a farm baseball team up there, I want to say braves? Of course you all live there as well.
Berry says
RICHMOND ME!
All I know about Richmond is what you guys have told me–the river-ness of it all, that you live there, and it’s much greener in your pictures than Phoenix, AZ.
*Plus, that weekend is my first wedding anniversary and it would be SO FUN for us to go on an exciting trip like this!!!
Whitney S says
Richmond me! I know nothing about the area which is all the more reason I should win so I can come explore!
Sarah Millman says
Richmond Me! I know I’ve never been there, isn’t that enough of a reason to travel?
Sayard says
RICHMOND ME!
I just know it’s the capital of VA but always thought it looked like a really great city to visit from all the posts you do about it, and even if we don’t win we have family near the DC area so we thought of taking a trip to Richmond just to check it out in the future :)
Melissa says
RICHMOND ME! How fun! My bro lives in Roanoke, but I’ve never been to Richmond.
Zach says
RICHMOND ME!!
I remember learning that Patrick Henry’s “Give me Liberty or give me death” speech happened in Richmond.
Amanda B says
Richmond ME!!! I know that there are lot more places to get an awesome thrifty deal in Richmond!