***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.
beth shepard says
Richmond me! It is the National headquarters for Sigma Ohi Epsilon fraternity. My husband and sons are members. Would love for him to be able to see all of Richmond.
Shannon B says
RICHMOND ME! I know that Richmond is the capital of Virginia!
Erin says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know much about Richmond, but it’d be fun to see a new city and escape for a weekend with my husband. Our anniversary is today, so it’d be an extra fun surprise!
Abigail says
RICHMOND ME! I didn’t know anything about Richmond before I started reading your site. So everything I know I learned from you!
Ashley T. says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that Richmond is home to a lot of historical sites, and I know my parents took me there when I was younger. I’d love to return as an adult!
Thanks for this giveaway!
Jenny says
RICHMOND ME! yes I would love to learn more!!
Lizbeth says
RICHMOND ME!
Ummm…all I know about Richmond is from y’all’s blog, but it sounds amazing!
Joy says
Richmond Me! That sounds like a blast. I have never been to Richmond.
Alaina says
Richmond ME!
The capital is Virginia!
Jackie K. says
RICHMOND ME!!
The only things I know about Richmond are the things I’ve learned through your blog…haha
Erin says
RICHMOND ME! Puh-leeease!
I know you live there and that there is great white-water rafting in Virginia. That’s all I got. Thanks for the giveaway!
Kadra says
RICHMOND ME…all I really know right now is that it is where you guys live…but I would LOVE to learn more!!!
Kaye says
Richmond Me!!! I don’t know much about Richmond but I’ll know more about it if I get to visit!
Hilary says
Richmond moi! I know Richmond is in VA. Sorry my random facts about places doesn’t extend beyond Ohio.
KBella says
RICHMOND ME!
Capital of Virginia: check.
Casa de Petersiks: check.
And…. that’s about all I got. So I need to learn more when I win! :-)
Cassidy says
RICHMOND ME! Its the place my favorite DIYers call home!
Amanda Moore says
RICHMOND ME!
I know the Petersik fam lives there and that it is a beautiful city thanks to your photos. Would love to visit!
Michelle C. says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that it’s your hometown and based on what you share, it seems like a pretty cool spot to visit!
Melissa says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond is a city we drive through sometimes on our way to the beach! :)
Ashleigh says
Richmond Me! Its home to VCU Brandcenter!
Amanda says
RICHMOND ME… they have a great NASCAR race I wish to attend one day. Yeah, I’m lame :)
Lauren B. says
Richmond me!!! I know that Richmond is home to VCU which is a school I’m considering for grad school! I’d love to have the opportunity to visit, and meeting you two would be the icing on the cake!
jeanna says
Richmond Me!
St. John’s Church, is were Patrick Henry made his “Give my liberty or Give me death” speech.
Amanda says
Richmond me!!!! I know that Richmond is mentioned in a Slaid Cleaves song—I love him!
:)
Maddy says
RICHMOND ME! I honestly don’t know anything about Richmond except that once I circled it 7 times in a plane when my flight was delayed…
Anne Arthur says
RICHMOND ME
Richmond has six sister cities: two in Europe, one in Africa, three in Asia.
Jenn M says
Richmond ME!!! Please and Thank You!!!
Julie says
RICHMOND ME!
Patrick Henry’s famous “Give me liberty or give me death” speech was made in Richmond’s St. John’s Church.
Kaleena Edwards says
Richmond Me!
I’ve got nothing… looks like I need to come learn some stuff! ;)
Cindy says
RICHMOND ME! All I know is that you all live there. Great giveaway! I’ll be in Houston for the book signing, though, no matter what. :)
Jeremy says
RICHMOND ME!
I know it’s the capitol. I drove through beautiful Richmond on my move to ALASKA.
Meredith says
Richmond me! There is a cute area called carytown. What a great fall trip this would be.
Lindsay B says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond is where the coolest bloggers ever live. That is a scientific fact!
Lesley says
RICHMOND ME! I believe Richmond is the site of the furthest-south Wegman’s. (:
Mary says
Richmond Me – was the capital of the confederacy
Elizabeth Tavarez says
RICHMOND ME
RICHMOND ME!! lol
Richmond is the headquarters of Capital One! My husband works for CO and he always has meetings with folks that fly into Tampa from Richmond!
also, our 1st year anniversary is on Nov. 5th! This would be an amazing way to celebrate it! :)..besides the fact that I pre-order your book as a gift to myself! lol
Stacey Gibson says
RICHMOND ME!
Never been, but I feel like I have been there before following your blogs and instagram. :)
Amy says
RICHMOND ME! All I know about Richmond I read on this blog. Thanks!
danielle says
Richmond Me!
the last time i was in VA, i was 12 and visiting Williamsburg, bring me back to visit you!
danielle says
btw, i am 30 now and would love to come back as an adult!
Ashleigh says
Richmond Me! My husband’s aunt and uncle live there!
Phoebe Koehler says
Richmond me!
I’ve never been there, but I’m dying to check it out! I know that Richmond is where the Petersiks live :).
Lindsay says
RICHMOND ME!
A random fact that I know about the state is that Virginia’s state beverage is milk. :)
Chelsea {Whatcha Makin' Now?} says
RICHMOND ME! Most importantly, you guys live there! Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the United States. It is an independent city and not part of any county.
Shannon Zickrick says
RICHMOND ME! I’ve never been, but this trip sounds fantastic!!
Lauren M. says
Richmond Me!
I don’t know any facts about Richmond, but would love to explore! I’m originally from VA (lived in VA Beach), but when we moved away I was still very young.
Lindsey says
Richmond Me!! Richmond is the capital of the state I grew up in!!!
Erica renee says
Richmond me!!
It’s in Virginia?! ;)
Alex says
Richmond me!!!
Honestly, the only thing I know about Richmond is that’s where you all live!
Becky says
RICHMOND ME!
Oh please let me win this~!!! The fact I know about Richmond is this: it is one of the places I am going to check out for possible relocation. You see, this dweller of the cold northern midwest needs a warmer climate. And opportunity. My research indicates that Richmond, VA fulfills these two qualifications plus more. Annnnndddd… it has a river running through it which makes this Mississippi River Rat very happy! I would SOOOO embrace this opportunity.
Samantha says
Richmond me!
I know Richmond is the capital of Virgina, you guys live there, and I’d love to visit!