***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.
Barbara says
Richmond Me!
Vicki says
RICHMOND ME! I only know it is the capitol of Virginia!
AMG says
RICHMOND ME!!! I would love to live there if I had the opportunity!! Gorgeous!
liz says
Richmond me!
I know the university of Richmond mascot is the spider. That’s all I got.
Kym says
The only thing I know is that it’s in Virginia. Pathetic, right?! That’s why I NEED to win. :)
Camille says
RICHMOND ME!
Let’s see, what do I know about Richmond… quickly googles Richmond… Ah ha! Thomas Jefferson designed the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond. Wikipedia FTW! Haha! :)
Laura says
RICHMOND ME! I know that I’ve never been there, it looks absolutely beautiful, and I would love the chance to visit!
Laurie Bell says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know much about Richmond-except that you aren’t doing a book signing in Denver, so this is my chance!!
Kristin C. says
Richmond me! =)
Jessica says
RICHMOND ME! One fact? Let me get back to you on that one…
Martha says
Richmond Me… I looove Richmond. THe Science museum is one of the most awesome museums. And I have parked in front of the Edgar Allen Poe Museum a couple of times on dark creepy nights. I don’t like doing that. : )
Dorothy says
RICHMOND ME!
My dad went to University of Richmond for his Doctorate!
Eve Newman says
I know Richmond is a cool outdoor town after reading the article in Outside magazine recently. Sounds like a super fun place to live and/or visit. Thanks!
Carrie W. says
Richmond me!
Capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War…
Chris says
Richmon Me! Sounds like a great trip.
Aubrey says
RICHMOND ME!!! John and Sherry live there, and the early morning runs look amazing!
Michelle says
Richmond Me!
Richmond is one of the spelling words for my class this week!
Noelle says
RICHMOND ME!
The only fact I know is that you peeps live there!
I have only ever meet 2 other people from Richmond, and it was at a Halloween party. While mingling, they mentioned that they just moved to Seattle from Richmond and I replied with, “Oh I’ve heard that place is pretty cool, I……know?…..some people that live there……I mean, I don’t know them-know them. But they live there. In Richmond…….it’s a blog. I know them from a blog, yes.” They then replied back with, “Oh! Young House Love?! We know of them too!”
Tiffany says
Richmond me! I know that Richmond is the capital of VA!
Nick says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond was the capital of the Confederate!
cameron says
Richmond me (and my mom!!)
This would be such an awesome mother/daughter trip. And I knownothing about Richmond, so this would be a great opportunity to learn something!
Tracy says
Richmond me! I grew up in Northern VA and I always remember driving through for road trips and thinking it was really pretty downtown because of the brick buildings…so pretty!
Marci says
RICHMOND ME!
One of my first bosses was from Richmond and he was quite proud of his city!
Crystal says
RICHMOND ME!!
All I know about Richmond is you guys live there and it looks like a big city with a small town feel. Pick me so my bestie and I can come see y’all and have a girls’ trip! =)
shar y says
Richmond Me!!
I know yall live there and that it’s different than West Va which is a whole other state!!
Jen says
RICHMOND ME!
Everything I know about Richmond I learned about from your blog. It seems like a pretty sweet place to live.
Also, I had a dream last night that I met you guys at a book signing and Sherry was as embarrassed and awkward as she promised to be! I loved it!
Meredith Goranson says
Richmond ME! I know Richmond is the capital of VA.
Felicita says
Richmond me!!
I just know that you guys live there!
Gretchen says
I know very little about Richmond but I do know that Edgar Allen Poe grew up there and the state flower is the dogwood so there must be dogwoods there..lol….oh, and please Richmond me.
Meagan says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know much about Richmond but it sounds so cool from what you have described and I’ve already tried to convince my husband we should consider it if we ever decide to move :)
Cindi says
Richmond me!
It’s where you live :)
Mis says
Richmond me! Fabulous! Richmond is the capital of Virginia and I have been trying to visit every capital city in the us! Thanks
Susannah H. says
RICHMOND ME! We drove through the city countless times during our drives from Northern Virginia to Chapel Hill, NC and back, but we never stopped. And now we live in NC! Would love to go back (via plane!) and check it out.
Lindsay says
Richmond me! My brother in law graduated from university of Richmond ;)
Melissa says
RICHMOND ME! I think it seems like a great town from your blog and the recent Outside magazine recommendation.
Nick says
RICHMOND ME!
One of the most difficult 100 mile runs is located in Virginia – the Massanutten Mountain Trails 100.
Sarah says
RICHMOND ME! Because I am a holiday decor dork and want to come to the show!
Sarah says
Richmond me!! I only know you live there…but think of all I could know!! :)
Jennifer Brown says
Richmond ME! The only thing I really know about Richmond is that you live there and it’s the capital. I’d love to have a weekend getaway with my hubby especially since we just had our 4th baby. :)
Rachel says
RICHMOND ME!
I only know that it’s the capital of VA and that apparently it’s really green and gorgeous judging from yards at both of your houses!
Austin says
RICHMOND ME
I think my cousin lives there.
Brittany W says
Richmond Me!! I don’t really know anything about Richmond. :( But I did take to google to find out the Patrick Henry made is ‘Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death’ speech at St. john’s church in Richmond. :)
Chris says
RICHMOND ME! FACT: based on your photos and comments, it’s a great place to visit (or live)!
Jan says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond is the Capital of VA!
Elle says
Richmond me!!! No seriously, i know nothing about it so learn me some VA culture!! :)
Sarah R. says
Richmond me! I know that Richmond has a gorgeous river running through it. And I only know that thanks to you guys!!
Desiree says
Richmond Me!
I’ve never been to Richmond, but I know it’s a beautiful place to visit in the fall.
Seriously, you guys actually have seasons… I live on the FL gulf coast… we get 12 months of humid, sticky, and hot… help!
Katie D says
RICHMOND ME!
I lived in VA as a kid so I know Richmond is the capital, but I’ve never been!
Trisha says
Richmond Me!!
The first peanuts grown in the United States hail from Richmond. Love me some peanuts, so I’m sure I’d love me some Richmond.
Amy B. says
RICHMOND ME! Well, Wikipedia says Richmond is an independent city, not part of any county.
Interesting! I hope to visit soon…