***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.
Bboss says
RICHMOND ME
The Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball!
Tim says
Richmond me!!
Home of the Richmond Flying Squirrels–GO NUTS!!
Lauren says
RICHMOND ME!! I know that I used to live there when I was younger and went to Short Pump Elementary School! Haven’t been back to the city since I was 8 years old!
Andrea says
Richmond me! What I know comes from this blog, which I read every day : )Sounds like a great city!!
Melanie says
RICHMOND ME! I’m sorry to say, I don’t know anything about Richmond other than you two live there!
Kenna Gathright says
RICHMOND ME!!! What an awesome giveaway. Thanks for the chance. I don’t know much about Richmond other thanit’s the state capital, but would love to learn more!
Alicia says
RICHMOND ME!
Jenna W says
Richmond Me!
Awesome giveaway, thanks for the chance to win!! I know that Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death” speech happened in Richmond during the Revolutionary War!
Curtis says
Richmond Me! I know that the University of Richmond has the spider as a mascot.
Lena says
Richmond Me!
Richmond is FULL of architectural history including one of the oldest buildings in the United States; The Virgina State Capitol. It was built in 1785 AND one of the designers was Thomas Jefferson.
Renee says
Richmond Me!
My only thought is that its the capitol… sad that I don’t know more huh!
Rachel says
RICHMOND ME!
Fun fact: I’d love to visit Richmond and meet y’all!!
Lisa says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I know nothing about Richmond but would love to visit the East coast!
Crystal says
RICHMOND ME… my sister lives there!
Anne says
RICHMOND ME!
I just learned that 39 of the 42 independent cities (not part of a county) are in Virginia – and of course, Richmond in one of those!
Lindsey says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that besides being the capital of Virginia, Richmond served as the capital for the Confederate States for most of the civil war.
Amy says
“RICHMOND ME”
Sorry, the only thing I know about Richmond….it’s where you live. Oh, and it looks like a beautiful place!
Mark says
Richmond Me!! Richmond joined the confederates during the civil war
Katherine says
Richmond Me! Yay!
Celia says
RICHMOND ME!
The world premiere of Lincoln, apparently filmed in Richmond, is on November 8th. Fact.
alexis febles says
RICHMOND ME! We would love to visit!
Mali says
RICHMOND Me!! I only know you guys are from there but let me go so I can Learn more! LOL
Kevin Puckett says
RICHMOND ME! What she said…
Lynn says
“Richmond ME!” The Washington Redskins will be hosting training camp In Richmond starting next year. Go Redskins!!!
Brenda says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond was capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War.
kimberly says
RICHMOND ME!
The only thing I know about Richmond is that my college boyfriend lives there…do I think of him as the one that got away? Heck no! My husband now is a million times better AND I don’t have to deal with a meddling mother-in-law ;)
Jeannette says
RICHMOND ME!
Sadly, I’ve only been to Richmond once, when I was little, and the only thing I remember is getting into a major car accident :( So I definitely need some new memories!
Eliza says
richmond me!
i love Richmond and have some friends and family there. i know that Richmond is the capital of VA AND was the capital of the confederacy. I’d love to visit again!
Michael says
Richmond me! I’m ready to visit the home of the Flying Squirrels minor league baseball team.
Jennifer Gochenaur says
Richmond Me!!!
Adam W says
Richmond me! I know that my wife would love to visit Richmond and meet you guys!
Angie WINN says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
The State flower is not really a flower, but the blossom of the dogwood tree, which is also the state tree. The dogwood tree is one of my top 3 favorite trees!!!
Loren says
Richmond Me! Jamestown
Cari says
RICHMOND ME!
The city of Richmond is independent and does not belong to any county.
Michele says
RICHMOND ME
Christel says
Richmond ME!!
Richmond…is for Lovers? I think?
Alicia says
Richmond ME! I was married on 1/1/11 at St John’s Church where Patrick Henry gave his famous speech! Give me Liberty or Give me Death!
wendi says
Richmond me!
It would be like a second honeymoon!
Michelle L says
RICHMOND ME! All I know is that I so wanted to come down and check out the Richmond area when we vacationed out east last summer. Unfortunately we were traveling with my husband’s side of the family who don’t travel quite like we do…try sitting around for 2 hours after the scheduled time of departure, waiting for people who didn’t bother to set an alarm to get ready. My hubby would love to check out all the history of the area,
Nikki says
RICHMOND ME! Edgar Allen Poe grew up in Richmond. (quothe the raven – holla!)
Sasha Sobey says
RICHMOND ME!
Nearly-forgotten awesome Richmond fact from junior high History – Richmond was where Patrick Henry delivered the ‘Give me liberty or give me death’ speech :)
Kristin says
RICHMOND ME!! An author I enjoy, David Baldacci, was born and raised there.
Lauren Nicole says
RICHMOND ME!
My fav bloggers live in Richmond!
kristi says
RICHMOND ME! I only know Richmond is the capitol of VA.. not much else!
Jill says
RICHMOND ME
I love the history of Richmond and I’d love to be part of that history by visiting and eventually moving there!
Judi D says
Richmond Me! I live in San Antonio TX…..it’s also known as the River City! Richmond sounds like a beautiful spot!
Amanda says
Richmond Me! I’m from Austin, which is the other “River City.” We are River City twins!!!
David says
“Richmond Me” I don’t know hardly anything about Richmond but I would love to find out!
Adley K says
RICHMOND ME!!
Richmond is not only where Sherry and John live but it is also where I was born!! I still have family there (I haven’t lived there since I was two) but absolutely LOVE the city!! Would love love love to win this!!
Leigh says
RICHMOND ME. It is where my favorite blog is written!