***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.
jamie says
RICHMOND ME!!! it’s the capitol of virginia and a place i’ve always wanted to visit!!!
Megan says
RICHMOND ME!
Did you know Richmond operates one of the oldest municipal park systems in the US?
Jane F. says
Richmond Me! I visited some friends in Richmond once, but we mostly hung out with small children! I think we did go for a walk past statues of presidents… I think.
Karolyn T says
Richmond Me!…and my hubby!
Randon fact….Richmond was the capital of the Confederacy
Michele says
RICHMOND ME!
What do I know about Richmond… that I would love to win a trip to visit it!!
Shell says
Richmond Me! I need this weekend!
Caleb says
RICHMOND ME…Kevin Durant went to Oak Hill Academy.
Alicia says
RICHMOND ME!
One thing I know about Richmond is that it was the Capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War.
Laurie says
RICHMOND ME!
One of my best friends from college lives in Richmond, plus it was the capitol of the Confederacy during the Civil War.
Allison says
Richmond me!
My only connection to Richmond is what I’ve learned from your blog, but it seems like a beautiful city to visit!
Kandy says
Richmond ME!……. I know two of the Best and Awesome DIYers live there….. And I know I need a vacation….. :)
Jan says
RICHMOND ME!!
My dad and I were both born there …My parents married and lived there in the 1940’s–Would love to come back and explore my roots. Awesome offer!
kristena says
Richmond ME!!!
Kate says
Richmond ME!!!
Google tells me that: Richmond was also the capital of the Confederate States during the Civil War.
Lauren says
Richmond Me!!!
Basically I know it’s where you live…but that must make it AWESOME, right??
Courtney says
RICHMOND ME!
Kelsey D. says
Richmond me! I know it’s the capital and that I’ve always wanted to visit!!
Ashley Permenter says
RICHMOND ME! I know that it’s where you guys live, so that means it must be awesome! I would love to visit and get to know MORE! :)
Miss. Sadie K. Cassidy says
RICHMOND ME!
Did you know that starting in 2013, Richmond will host the summer training camp for the Washington Redskins?!? That means FREE football viewing to jumpstart the season! That’ll be a fun attraction = )
Kristin says
RICHMOND ME!
All I know is that you guys live there! Ha, is that good enough? :)
Amy in Lake Tahoe says
RICHMOND ME!
Here is a random fact! I used to spend a lot of time at the Richmond airport as a kid! I used to spend my summers in Farmville, on my great aunt and uncle’s farm! I haven’t been there is YEARS, and I would love the opportunity to go back to the place my family is from!
Pick me, Pick Me … please!
Katie says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond homes seem to have an abundance of trees on their lots…LOVE it! I wish i had a forest in my backyard!
Katie says
RICHMOND ME! I know that every photo I see of Richmond is abolutely gorgeous and I would love to visit you guys!
Lauren says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Tabitha says
RICHMOND ME! I live super close to Richmond, I live in Yorktown. They have the best park…Maymont Park. So beautiful!
Kitty says
RICHMOND ME!!
Richmond is beautiful and that is a fact!
sarah says
Richmond me! I don’t know much about Richmond other than it is supposed to be a cool little city. I was sad to miss checking it out while in Charlottesville last fall visiting one of my college roomies. I’d love another chance to see it!
Wendy Beale says
RICHMOND ME! The fact is…I would love to come visit you in Richmond!!!
Megan O'Connor says
Richmond me!!!! My favorite bloggers live there!
Whitney says
RICHMOND ME! I always think of Monument Avenue.
Megan says
Richmond me! It’s home to one of the most dangerous stretches of interstate in the country – or at least it was a few years ago…
Beth says
Richmond me! I know it as the place where my favorite bloggers live!
Sam says
Richmond me!!! I know it’s home to the Richmond Spiders which, in my opinion, is one of the oddest mascots out there!
Christina Morse says
RICHMOND ME!
The present state capital in Richmond was also the capital of the Confederacy. Yup, a fun fact I know. :)
Chrissy says
RICHMOND ME!
I know about five people who live or have lived in Richmond, and they are all super nice and interesting. Sounds like a great place to me!
Shay says
RICHMOND ME! I went to school in Virginia – would love a fall visit to a gorgeous state!
danne r says
Richmond me! I’ve never been but have always wanted to go.
magali says
RICHMOND ME!
I’ve been to Richmond once! But would love to go again.
Lucie says
RICHMOND ME
It’s got lots of rivers and is the capital of VA! I visited once.
Caitlin C says
RICHMOND ME!! Richmond is home to Virgina Commonwealth University, now home to my past Central Michigan University president Michael Rao!
Desiree says
Richmond me!
“Give me liberty or give me death”…Patrick Henry’s speech given in Richmond.
Elizabeth D from GA says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know much other than what you all post on your blog, but I would love to visit!
kate says
RICHMOND ME!!
I don’t know much about Richmond at all, which is why I need this trip to learn!
Bonnie S. says
RICHMOND ME!
This would be a perfect babymoon for me and my husband before our first baby! :)
Amy says
RICHMOND ME – Richmond wasn’t the first capital of Virginia.
Siecs78 says
Richmond Me!!!! This would be an amazing early birthday present!!!!
Jessica says
Richmond Me!!!
It has awesome living history, like one of the oldest existing farmers markets… I think that’s pretty cool!
karen says
RICHMOND ME! My grandmother lives near Richmond and love visiting all the historic sites. Did the Canal walk last year, the flood gates and markers were amazing to see.
You guys are awesome!
Kathy says
Richmond me! Home of VCU!
Kate says
Richmond ME! : )