***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.
Tina says
Richmond me!
In the 17th century, English settlers came to the James River and established the area as a trading post for furs, hides, and tobacco. Richmond is so rich with American history!
Nick says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Virginia is for lovers!
Elisa says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond’s city flower is the Iris.
Leigh Godin says
Richmond me
Katy says
Richmond me!!! Everything I know about Richmond, I know from you guys. :) Well, I did know it was the capitol of VA!
Alex says
Richmond Me! My cousin went to the University of Richmond. Whoo!
Sharon Davis says
Richmond Me! My sister was looking to go to school in Richmond but that’s all I know.
Suzanne Jones says
Richmond Me! I know its where you guys live and I’d love to visit!
Marie says
RICHMOND ME!
All I knew about Richmond was that it was the capital of Virginia. But I’ve learned a lot about it from you, and it looks like a fun place to visit!
Julie says
Richmond me! I actually don’t know any Richmond facts! That’s why I need to come visit!
Kristy G Karpinski says
Richmond me! It’s close to the Montecello!
Sarah says
RICHMOND ME! If you let me come, I promise not to flip a coin to decide who pays for coffee (it’s illegal in Richmond!).
Kerri says
RICHMOND ME! I did know it was the capital:)
Kim says
Richmond ME!!! Honestly I don’t know anything about it besides that it is in Virginia…. but I am willing to learn!
Sarah says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t really know anything about Richmond except that you guys live there and it looks like a pretty cool place! We would love to visit!
Alainna says
RICHMOND ME? I don’t know any fun facts about Richmond, VA b/c I’m not smarter than a 5th grader. However, I’m sure if I won the trip I’d learn many, many things!!
Paige says
RICHMOND ME! I’ve never been, but would LOVE for this event to be my first trip :)
Deanna says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know much about Richmond (wouldn’t this be a great opportunity for me to learn more?!) except you guys live there, it’s the capital city, and my friends moved there a couple of years ago for the husband’s job change (and they love it, too, so it must be pretty awesome!).
Stephen says
Richmond Me!
It’s the capital of Virginia!
Terra says
RICHMOND ME! All I know of Richmond, VA comes from this blog :)
Chris says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know much about Richmond but would love to explore it and learn more!
Amy says
RICHMOND ME!!! Omg! What an amazing giveaway! Thanks guys! I don’t know much about Richmond but John’s running photos on Instagram are always beautiful so I would LOVE to visit! Fingers crossed!
Tracy says
Richmond ME! (to the beautiful capitol city of Virginia)
Nick says
RICHMOND ME!
A common nickname for “Virginia” is “Virginika”!
Joanna M says
Richmond me!
All I know about Richmond is that it was quite important in the Civil War :)
Tara says
Richmond Me! Richmond is the capital of my state. :)
Brenda says
Richmond me!
I know that two former presidents are buried in Hollywood Cemetary, which is a beautiful cemetary.
Seana says
RICHMOND ME! The only thing I know about Richmond is that you get a lot more house for your money in Richmond compared to Seattle!!
Erin port says
Richmond me!!!
It is the Capitol of Virginia and took over that role from Williamsburg In 1780. I would love to come meet you and see your neck of the woods ;) just the thought makes me excited…woot woot!
Cheryl C says
Richmond Me!
Richmond, VA (you)is approximately 2,439 miles away from Boise, ID (me) (via Google Maps).
Lincloln was filmed there?! Awesome!!!
Amy says
Richmond ME… I don’t know much about Richmond, but I would love to. And your book tour isn’t coming anywhere near me, so this is my one chance. ;)
Kristy says
Richmond me! My grandparents lived in Richmond for many years while my grandfather coached basketball at VCU. I grew up visiting Richmond. Even as a child, I loved Ukrops:)
Brandi stallings says
Richmond me! Besides the fact that you live there, I know nothing about the town. Would love to visit.
Aly says
Richmond Me, please!:-)
I know a dog named Burger lives there.
Steve says
Richmond Me!
It’s the capital of Virginia. And a fun place to visit!
lisa says
RICHMOND ME!
Pretty please?! I’ve never been to Richmond and knew nothing about it until I looked into some cool facts for this contest! Today I learned that Richmond is where Patrick Henry gave his “Give me liberty or give me Death” speech. :)
Katja says
RICHMOND ME! Did you know that in Richmond…It is illegal to flip a coin in a restaurant to see who pays for a coffee? This could affect who I would choose to bring on this fabulous trip!
Cara D says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Elliot Yamin from American Idol grew up in Richmond! Would LOVE to come visit Richmond!!!!
Deirdre says
Richmond ME!!! I know that Richmond is the capitol of VA and that I want to visit!
Eryn Denny says
Richmond Me!!! I know it is the capital of Virginia!
James says
Richmond Me! I know that Richmond is the capital of Virginia. My daughter and I would love to visit.
Alison Gilroy says
Richmond me! I’ve never visited Richmond before and would love to learn more about your city!
laurie says
Richmond me!
I completely forgot my state capitals! All I know is that you guys live there. :)
Kari says
RICHMOND ME!!
I know Richmond is the capital of VA and where Capital One Bank has a huge campus there (I used to work for them in the headquarters in McLean, VA).
Tiffany says
Richmond me! I know that Richmond is part of the East coast and is going to be looking GORGEOUS in the beginning of November! I’d love to come out!
Lauren says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I know that Richmond has this little dinner right on Broad Street that we go to everytime we visit my sister in law to be. SO YUMMY!!!
Moira says
“RICHMOND ME”…. the home of YHL!
Laura I says
RICHMOND ME! I know that I’ve never been there and would love to see it. Also that y’all live there, and it looks lovely.
Marge says
RICHMOND ME!
Renae Connoy says
Richmond Me! I know that Much of Richmond’s early architecture was destroyed by the Evacuation Fire in 1865. It is estimated that 25% of all buildings in Richmond were destroyed during this fire. (okay I wikipediaed that!)