***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.
Lindsey says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
Courtney Leigh says
Richmond Me!
I know that it is the capital of VA, and very beautiful from when I visited there in high school.
Kelly M. says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I know that everyone that has ever visited or lived there loves it!!
liana says
richmond me! I don’t anything about RIchmond,other than I want to go!
catie says
Richmond me! I know that Richmond sounds like a great place to visit! Here’s hoping you hook us up!
Melinda R says
RICHMOND ME! It’s just a stones throw from C’ville which we called home for a few years.
Andreina says
RICHMOND ME!
I live in the Netherlands, but I will come to America to get to know the city where my favorite bloggers live! I’d love to meet you guys…
Vicki says
RICHMOND ME!
I know very little about Richmond except that it is the capital of Virginia. Actually, I was iffy on even that. My 6 year old came and asked me out of the blue yesterday what the capital of Virginia was and I responded with, “…Richmond…?” She didn’t look convinced.
Elizabeth Graham says
Richmond Me!! I know it’s an awesome place that I’d love to live!
Susan says
RICHMOND ME!
It’s only 2 hours away from me but I’ve never really spent much time there and would love this trip!
Blair says
RICHMOND ME!!!
All I know is that my favorite blogging family resides in Richmond…
:)
Julie says
Richmond me!
I live in Austin, so I love to visit southern capital cities on a river.
Emily says
RICHMOND ME! I never win anything!! The only thing I knew about Richmond was that it was in Virginia.
Emily S. says
RICHMOND ME!
All I know of Richmond comes from your blog -it would be a wonderful place to visit! :)
Jena C says
RICHMOND ME!!! I know there are lots of historical sites to see in the area!!!
Jessi says
Richmond ME!!!!!
Richmond is the third largest city in Virgina.
Rrachel says
RICHMOND ME!
You two are about the only thing I know about Richmond. You’ve done such a great job about sharing life in Richmond with us that I’d love to see it all myself!
Liz Lindsay says
Richmond Me! I know that there are lots of awesome things to do in Richmond, thanks to your blog!
Judy Hintz says
Richmond me! I only know that you guys live there and based on your blog, it makes me want to move there, too!
megan e. says
RICHMOND ME! it’s in VA
Jules says
Richmond Me! The only thing I know about Richmond is that you guys live there. It would be great to learn more. WoW! What a wonderful giveaway!
Katie says
I honestly know Nothing about Richmond but RICHMOND ME anyway!
Jen R. says
Richmond me!
I only it’s where you live but would love to learn more!
Virginia says
RICHMOND ME!!! That would be so cool! But I’ll admit that I know absolutely nothing about Richmond other than its in Virginia and you guys live there. But its ALWAYS fun to go someplace new :)
Danielle says
RICHMOND ME! One fact that I know is that West Virginia is not Virginia! I used to tell people I just met that I’m from West Virginia, and they would always say that they have family somewhere in VA… Cue awkward silence.
Christin says
RICHMOND ME!
It was the Capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War.
I have never been here and would love to explore the city (and its shops!)
Bridget says
Richmond me! VCU is there and I’m thinking they did okay in the last March Madness, right?
Jessica in WI says
RICHMOND ME!!! My knowledge about your fine city is limited to the fact that it is the Capitol of Virginia. I am pretty good with state capitols thanks to growing up as a homeschooled kid taught by my awesome mom! I would love to come to VA and would bring my sister, Erin, with. We are both HUGE fans!!
Brig says
Richmond Me.
Capitol of the Virgina.
Emily M says
Richmond me!! Apparently like many others, the only thing I know about Richmond is that it’s in VA. And that you live nearby. :P
whitney g says
RICHMOND ME! It’s where Sherry and John live :)
Robin says
RICHMOND ME!
What I know about Richmond is this: it is the capital city of the state I moved to a month ago.
Jenni says
RICHMOND ME! I know that none of the letters repeat in the word “Richmond”….does that count?
Dave says
Richmond me! I know it is the capital and a place I would love to visit!
Britiney @ Consider the Lilies says
RICHMOND ME!! I actually don’t know a single thing about Richmond!! Pick me!
Meghan N says
RICHMOND ME!
Fact about Richmond- The traffic on I-95 is always horrible :)
Steph says
RICHMOND ME! :) I know that you guys live there and that’s reason enough!
Stacey@StuffbyStace says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know much about Richmond, except that it would like like a fabulous place for a babymoon for this mom & dad to be!
Sara says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond is home to both VCU and University of Richmond.
Kristin says
RICHMOND ME!!
Richmond is the capital of Virginia and you guys live there with Clara and Burger!
Steph says
Richmond me!!!
I assume Richmond has some great history. And of course you guys live there… And I would loooove to visit’
Bonnie Morscher says
RICHMOND ME! I’d love to see and explore your city, see you and just generally get away from my everyday.
Liz says
Richmond me! LIttle known fact about the River City: It has the highest percentage of folks who have tattoos. So more Richmonders have ink than any other city.
steph anne says
RICHMOND ME! I only know that Young House Love lives in Richmond…that’s a fact. ;)
Tiffany H says
Richmond me!! please ;)
I know Richmond has an Edgar Allan Poe museum. I love me some YHL & Poe.
Kelly says
Richmond Me! I know it’s beautiful from all the pictures you post, so I’d love to see it first hand!!
Shannon Olivier says
RICHMOND ME!!
Cool Fact: About 1/2 of all the people in the United States live within a 500 mile radius of Richmond.
Katie Rodriguez says
RICHMOND ME Fact: Richmond is for lovers? Hope I win!!
CherylM. says
“RICHMOND ME” I know it’s beautiful as I used to live in Staunton and worked in Waynesboro and visited Richmond plenty of times!!
Ashleigh says
Richmond me! It’s not far from my sister! Please send me to RICHMOND!!!!!