***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.
Radhika Paruchuri says
Richmond ME! capital of Virginia and where you live.
Melissa C. says
Richmond me!!!
I know that Richmond doesn’t have any chain restaurants in the city.
Eliza says
RICHMOND ME!
The one fact I know about Richmond is that Clay Jackson, the current Maytag man, lives there. The reason I know this is because I worked with him many years ago at an apartment community near Raleigh before he made it big! :-)
Nichole says
RICHMOND ME! Really the only thing I know about Richmond is that it’s the capitol of Virginia and that my favorite bloggers live there :) It looks a lot like my hometown of Spokane, WA though, so I think I’d like it!
Adrienne says
I wish I could but I’ll be in my third trimester! The doctor won’t let me go that far. Maybe on your next book tour you can make it to Atlanta? ;-)
Adrienne says
But please still Richmond Me!!! I’ll give it to a friend of mine if I win. :-)
Cabogirl says
RICHMOND ME! Isn’t Richmond home to two new bestselling authors?!?
maria says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is an independent city, not part of any county!
Erin J says
Richmond me! I know that Richmond is a beautiful city and I would love to explore it! I love history and I have heard that the historical side of Richmond is amazing!
Vanessa says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that Richmond has the closest Crate and Barrel and Home Goods to me (a whole hour and a half away) and that it seriously needs a West Elm at Short Pump. Seriously.
Daniel says
RICHMOND ME!
The “give me liberty or give me death” speech was given in Richmond.
Joy says
Oooh, ooh, RICHMOND ME! Hmmm….know it’s the capital and it is dreamy in the northeast in the fall. Would love to meet you!
Alison Zarrella says
Richmond me! I don’t know anything about the city, and it’s time I learned!
Lauren says
Richmond me! Despite the fact that I live in Baltimore, all I really know about Richmond is that there are signs on 95 for it when you’re heading south :)
Mike says
RICHMOND ME! I’d like to take my wife to visit your town since we’ve never been.
Laura says
RICHMOND ME!!! The only thing about Richmond I know is that it’s the capital of VA. And I’d love to visit!!
Shelby says
Richmon Me!
Richmond is where you live! That’s all I know :)
Stephenkeane says
Richmond me! My Finace was born in Richmond yet we have never visited, today is her birthday! And she is your no1 fan…. This would make her the happiest person to meet you. Please help me!
Carly says
Richmond Me!
Richmond is where you live and a place I have never been before in my life!
Hollis says
Richmond me!
I don’t have a fun fact, but my bf and I have Richmond on our list of possible places to move next year and this would be as good an excuse as any to come see what it’s all about!
Naomi says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that it has a population of just over 200,000.
Tammy says
Richmond me!!!!
Kassy says
Richmond me!! The only thing I know is that it’s the capital. But I’d love to know more!!
Vanessa says
RICHMOND ME!! We’d love to meet you guys and check out the sites of one of the coolest places in the states (from what I see on your blog!).
Emily says
RICHMOND ME! The only thing I know about it is that you live there and it seems like an awesome place to be!
Samantha says
RICHMOND ME!! You guys live there and I’ve never been there!
mary says
Richmond me
fun fact…it needs an ikea!
Amy says
RICHMOND ME!
The only thing I know about Richmond is that it’s the capital of Virginia
Heather M. says
Richmond me!! I’ve never been to Richmond, but I’d love to go. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
cathy says
Richmond Me!
Patrick Henry gave his “Give me liberty, or give me death” here.
Rachel says
Richmond me! Wait, you guys live in Richmond? Haha yeah actually, that’s the only thing I know about Richmond as well. Seems to be a popular response. :-)
Kristie says
RICHMOND ME
Richmond is the home of the best blog in the US!
Harmony says
Richmond me! Virginia was named for England’s “Virgin Queen,” Elizabeth I. And anyway, this is the most exciting give away yet! An adventure is always the best prize… /high five!
Julie says
Richmond Me!
I was obsessed with the Kay Scarpetta novels by Patricia Cornwell when I was a teen, and they take place in Richmond! (Hopefully there’s less violent crime there than the novels suggest!)
Merrit says
Richmond me!! Richmond’s city flower is the iris :)
Jennifer Kendall says
Richmond Me! It’s my fourth anniversary weekend that weekend – what a great surprise for the hubby. And did you know that Patrick Henry gave his famous “Give Me Liberty or Give me Death” speech in Richmond?? Thanks!
Kris says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
CODY says
Richmond Me!
Emily Atsuko says
RICHMOND ME! I know that the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is in Richmond.
Trisha D. says
RICHMOND ME!!
I know that John and Sherry live there and it sounds very beautiful from what I’ve gathered from the blog. As we speak, I’m googling to find out more :)
Jackie says
RICHMOND ME! I only know that it’s an hour away from my brothers, so I would have to drop in and visit them too!
Becky says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is the home of The University of Richmond and Richmond Spiders! (that’s where I went to school!)
Laura says
RICHMOND ME!!!! The only fact I know about Richmond is that you guys live there, and also the bloggers from 7th house on the block, but I like you guys better!!! :)Richmond me and I will like you even better!!!! :)
Nicole says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know anything about Richmond and that’s why I’d like to go there!
Amanda Baird says
Richmond me! Mostly I know Rochlond is where you guys live… But I’d love to learn more!!!
Rose says
Richmond ME!!!! I was just dreaming of a trip before I opened up my google reader. I don’t know too much, but do know it is absolutely breathtaking and anything listed in Outside magazine is fine by me.
Amy says
Richmond me! It’s the home if young house love!
Ashlee Gladson says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Sadly, I don’t know a thing about Richmond except that it’s in Virginia (right?!?! :)), but I’d love to win so I can learn more!! :)
kaytea says
richmond me! and i have no facts to offer about richmond, although it looks nice?!
Beth says
Richmond me! The only thing I really know is that there are a couple of awesome bloggers there!!!
Kelsi G. says
RICHMOND ME! The only thing I know is it is less than 4 hours away from a town I lived in when I was really small–blacksburg! It would be fun to explore a new town with my hubby!