***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.
Ali says
RICHMOND ME!
I know it’s the capital of VA and where you live, but I hope to learn more!
Kim L. says
Richmond Me!
I don’t know anything about it except it is where you live. It sounds like a great place.
Amanda Dotson says
RICHMOND ME! I know your city flower is the iris….how pretty!
Abby says
RICHMOND ME! This isn’t specifically about Richmond, but I know the state of Virginia is beautiful (especially right now as the leaves are changing colors). This would be an awesome b-day present to me (November 5th marks the big 2-7)! :)
Ashlee says
Richmond Me!
I had the same answer as everyone else. You guys live there of course…how cool is that?!?!?!
Britt @ Honest to Goodness Living says
RICHMOND ME – Random fact about Richmond that nobody might know… The city itself recently told me it’d like me to come visit (I know, I know, speaking to entire cities is a gift). ;)
Katy says
Richmond me!! It’s the capital of VA, somewhere I’ve never been, and of course: where you live. So exciting!
Emily Laing says
Richmond me! All I know is that you guys live there!
Rasmia says
Richmond me! I know I want to visit Richmond!
Paige says
Richmond me! Richmond was one of the capitals of the Confederacy during the Civil War.
ruth says
Richmond me, I knew it was the capital of Virginia!
Chelly says
RICHMOND ME!!
Of course it’s where you guys live… and I would love to learn more when I win. :)
Danalynn says
Richmond Me! I know that Richmond is where you guys live and is the capitol of the lovely state of Virginia!
Jen says
Richmond Me!! I hope I win so we can discover the river city! I didn’t know it was named that…
tashia says
Richmond me.
The biggest thing I know about RIchmond is that you two live there! Ha!
Sharon Vipond says
Richmond Me!
I would love to visit Richmond, the capital of Virginia and the River City. I live in Vancouver, Canada but could make it to Seattle in a flash!
Sarah R. says
RICHMOND ME! I’m not sure I actually know any facts about Richmond beyond that you live there. I clearly need to make an educational visit! :)
Robin says
Richmond me! I just read the article in Outdoor Magazine about Richmond…you have good taste in your hometown choice!
Melanie (melarse) says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Before YHL, I knew absolutely nothing about Richmond, other than it being the capitol of VA. You’ve helped show the beauty, fun, food, and culture of the spot, I’d love to visit.
And the Instagram pictures of John’s runs (I hope that reads right. LOL), seal the deal as a beautiful destination!
Pam Milam says
Richmond me, please! I know that Richmond is the home of VCU, the college that I REALLY wanted to attend! Instead I went to GMU In Northern VA, which I did end up loving, but still… ;)
Lis says
RICHMOND ME!!!
All I know is that you guys live there and seems to be a beautiful city, by the pictures you post. A friend lived there for a few years and he loved it, so it must be a special place.
Kelly says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond is the capital of VA and was the capital of the Confederacy.
Jennifer says
Richmond Me!!
I’m embarrassed to admit that I know nothing about Richmond. Which is why I need a trip to come learn all about the city. :-)
Dawn says
Richmond me!
I loved in fairfax for 10 years and only visited once! Need to go there!
Kathie Pankhurst says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
It is the place my husband goes every year for his NASCAR weekend with the guys.I’d like to see Richmond too-on my terms not his!
Cheryl P says
RICHMOND ME!!!!!
Richmond is the place Clara calls home! :-) And it is in a state I’ve never visited before.
Laura says
Richmond Me! Richmond seems to always be on the top 10 US Cities to live, raise a family, retire, etc, etc!
Catherine A says
Richmond me! Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Maggie says
RICHMOND ME!
I had never heard of Richmond until I started reading your blog four years ago! So it’s totally YHL Territory in my mind (though I’ve enjoyed learning more about it in your posts!). It would be AWESOME to win this, otherwise I’ll be driving down from Seattle when you’re in Tacoma in January :)
Marie D says
RICHMOND ME! I know that Richmond played a big role in the both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. And that it’s the capital of VA!
Maria says
Richmond me! I know I’ve never been and think it looks fun!
Sara says
Richmond Me! I don’t know much about Richmond but would love to learn all about it and experience everything it has to offer!
Mindy says
RICHMOND ME!
That Richmond has a lot of old, historic buildings.
Patricia says
RICHMOND ME. I know it’s called the River City and of course that you 4 live there.
Natalie Derrickson says
Richmond Me!
I know that Richmond is a historic icon!
jennifer b says
RICHMOND ME!!! I have never been to Virginia, so I only know its capitol is Richmond. :)
Christine Anderson says
Richmond me!!!!! Richmond is where y’all live! :)
Jen says
RICHMOND ME! I know a few things about Richmond (mainly that it’s a beautiful riverside city with a lot of culture, good shopping and restuarants, etc.) but the most random is that it is home to the heavy metal band GWAR (you know, the guys who dress in scary costumes and roar). Some friends of mine live in Richmond and they used to live across the street from the drummer. :)
Megan says
RICHMOND ME!
The only thing I know about Richmond is that I really want to go there for a book signing!
Angela T. says
RICHMOND ME!!!
What’s the airfare from southside????
I’ve lived here 18 years and never stayed at The Jefferson!!!!!
Or eaten at Rockett’s Landing!!!
But I do love your blog and would love to see you at RHome for the Holidays!
Nicole says
Richmond me!!! I know there’s so much fun to do there!
Kelly says
Richmond Me!
I know that it’s got to be warmer than MN in November. Would love the get-a-way!
Amanda says
Richmond me!
I don’t really know anything about the city but would love to learn!
Sarah Lynn says
RICHMOND ME… I dont know any facts about Richmond but I would love to come learn!
Rebbie says
Richmond Me! I know that I lived there for 3 years and would love to go back and visit.
Vanessa Hay says
RICHMOND ME! You guys rock!!
Tabitha says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I’ve never been to Richmond, I would be sooo excited to check out this great town and learn all it has to offer! xo
angie says
Richmond me!
never ever been!
Hannah W-G says
Richmond me please!
I know nothing about the city except for what you guys tell me and I would love to see it all in person… just saying!
Denny H says
Richmond Me!!
You live there! Hope I get to visit!