***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.
Elaine says
Richmond me! It is the capital of Virginia. That really is the only thing I know about Richmond. :)
Kayakgirl73 says
RICHMOND ME!
I now Richmond as the Capital of Virginia it was also once the Capital of the Confederacy. Lots of civil war history around there.
Shruti Chandra says
Richmond me! RVA is home of The Martin Agency which did the iconic “Virginia is for Lovers” campaign!
April says
RICHMOND ME! Patrick Henry made his famous speech there. Would LOVE this trip!
Kerry says
RICHMOND ME! I went to college at University of Richmond, so the city is like my second home. I live in New Jersey now, and don’t get down there nearly as often as I would like. I’d bring all my local friends along (besides my +1) if I won!
Ashley P. says
Richmond me!!
Mercedes says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is an independent city and not part of any county. What? Crazy.
Alison says
RICHMOND ME!
We once hiked the island in Richmond with the crazy bridge that goes under the highway – no idea what it was called but it was beautiful.
Ann says
Richmond Me!
Viva la Burger!
McKayla says
Richmond me…wasn’t there a big Philip Morris cigarette manufacterer there at one time?
Nicole F says
RICHMOND ME!!
In college I saw a TON of bumper stickers that said Virginia is for Lovers! Strangley enough I did not attend college in Virginia- but in the western part of New York at Alfred University for ceramics. I always wondered who was so in love with VA to put bumper stickers around campus, but its always stuck with me.
Kim Pollard says
RICHMOND ME!!!
i don’t know much… but i’d love to learn :)
Richard says
Richmond me! I don’t know much, I’ve been to the Fan once and thought that area was really great. I’d love to come visit again!
Jenny Cutshall says
Richmond Me!
Mona says
Richmond me! I know you live there but since I learned that, I’ve learned lots about Richmond from both of you!
Kristen says
Richmond ME! I need a getaway with my hubby!
Hannah C. says
Richmond Me! I know that Richmond was the first major city to offer electric trolleys as a form of mass transportation :) Fun fact from a Social Studies teacher :)
Lindsey says
RICHMOND ME!
I know you live there :)
Kerri says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that King’s Dominion is right outside of Richmond, and I plan on going right before my wedding with my fiance for their awesome Halloween events!
Amanda says
“RICHMOND ME!” and the only thing I know about Richmond is that it’s the capital of Virginia!
Amy says
RICHMOND ME! I had a short 2 month stint of living in Richmond in 2006 while doing some training for a job, and I remember going to see Christmas lights on this street where everyone goes ridiculously overboard on decorations. It’s apparently quite famous (or infamous) locally, but I have no idea what the street was.
Katie Oja says
Richmond Me!!
I don’t know anything about Richmond but I would sure love to visit!
Lynn @ Our Useful Hands says
RICHMOND ME!
You are approximately 130 miles fom Lynchburg, va where the 1st boy who ever broke my heart lived. Boo….
My best, Lynn
*this is the one, I can feel it!
Carmen says
RICHMOND ME!
I only know that it’s where you live but would love to visit and learn more.
Heather says
RICHMOND ME!! The only thing that I really know about Richmond is that the Petersiks live there and they would love for my husband and I to visit. It would be amazing to meet you and John and go to the Chihuly exhibit.
Maggie says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is an independent city and not part of any county!
Sharon britton says
Richmond me! It’s the capital!!!!
Megan Wilcox says
Richmond Me!
I don’t know much about Richmond except that I have never been and would love to go. Plus it would be great to meet you guys!
Meghan P says
Richmond Me! I’ve only driven through Richmond on the way to Clifton and D.C…. hear its a great town!
Bayli Robinson says
Richmond me! I know that eight presidents were born in Virginia, and that my husband is from Leesburg, and that VA is where we want to settle down and raise our family. We have never been to Richmond, but would LOVE to come check it out for move possibilities!
Lisa says
Richmond Me!!!
I don’t know anything about Richmond other than the fact that you guys moved there and instantly bumped up the city’s popularity amongst us obsessed blog readers!
Kim says
RICHMOND ME! I know almost exactly nothing about Richmond, but would love to visit!
Christine S says
RICHMOND ME!
I know Richmond is the capital of Virginia and it’s where you live. I’ve driven through Richmond, on my way from Washington DC to Virginia Beach to visit my aunt and uncle. Virginia is for lovers!
Kate says
Richmond Me : )Pretty Please with a cherry on top!
Amy says
Richmond Me!!
Aside from the fact you live there, Richmond is a mystery!
Kay says
RICHMOND ME! I know I’d love to see my friends in the area, and to include you guys in that group.
Phuong says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond is where younghouselove is based! :)
Lisa says
Richmond Me!!
Woo Hoo, would love to come meet you guys and see you cool town! I know nothing about Richmond other than the fact that the weather seems perfect year round!
Andy O'Connor says
Richmond me! My wife’s favorite bloggers live there.
Renee D. says
RICHMOND ME! I know it is the capital of Virginia!
Sara Bell says
Richmond ME!
I have never been, so all I know about Richmond is what I’ve read about on your website (and that it is the state capital).
Kathryn says
Richmond me, please!!! The first thing that comes to mind about Richmond is how beautiful it is when we drive straight through on the way to Maryland to see family… but we’ve never gotten to visit and enjoy the city itself. Love it!
Alexis C. says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond would be a great place to spend our anniversary because my favorite bloggers live there!
Jeanette says
Richmond ME!! Dying to go to Richmond and meet you guys!
Leigh-Anne says
“RICHMOND ME” I know it’s a great city that we would love to visit again soon!
Stefanie M says
RICHMOND ME!!!
A man named William Mayo was the first to draw a map of Richmond!
Mia B says
Richmond Me! I know nothing about Richmond, really, but I would love to visit.
Callie says
Richmond me! One fact = where the only blog I religiously read every day is created!
Kathryn says
Richmond ME!!! I know that I would love to visit!!
marney says
“RICHMOND ME”
I don’t know anything about Richmond, except that you all seem to love it there! It actually sounds like a very lovely city, and has somehow made it on our list of potential places to retire someday!