***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.
Michelle says
RICHMOND ME! It is the capitol of VA and where you lovely people live, great city- would love a tour!!
Katrina says
RICHMOND ME
I know that Richmond is the capital of Virginia and that it’s a mighty pretty place in the fall. :)
Malva says
Richmond ME!!!
The Richmond Spiders have Synchronized Swimming team. I find that quite cool!
Karyn says
That’s awesome! I remember standing next to you when Maxwell from apartment therapy was speaking and saying you guys should be speaking!
Lindsey Lindsay says
RICHMOND ME! What an amazing giveaway! I knew it is the capital of Virginia.
megan says
Richmond me! It would be a great place to spend hubby’ s bday nov 8
Christina says
Richmond me!
I know that its a quaint little town where Phillip Morris’s headquarters are! (my brother in law used to work there!)
Shawna Freiburger says
Richmond me! Richmond was also the capital of the Confederacy.
Laura says
“RICHMOND ME” Let’s see… what do I know about Richmond… I guess the only thing I know is that there is a carillon somewhere there. I’ve always wanted to walk around in the snow near Chrstimas when the carillon player is playing “I heard the bells on Christmas Day” That would be my idea of a perfect Christmas!
Sarah J says
RICHMOND ME! Please :)
Gina says
richmond me!! i dont know any fun facts about richmond but can’t wait to visit and find out!!
Tee says
RICHMOND ME!!
My hubby and I lived in Richmond while he attended VCU. We LOVE Richmond!
stephanie says
Richmond ME!
Did you know Richmond is an independent city –not part of any county?
Amanda Parker says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know anything about Richmond, besides you living there! I’d love love to visit!
Mackenzie says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I know that Richmond, Virginia is most likely much better than Richmond, Indiana, which is right down the state from me.
Sara Love says
Richmond Me (please)!!! Also, Richmond, one of three capital cities in Virginia, was also the capital of the Confederacy during the civil war.
Dana says
Richmond Me!
All I really know about Richmond is that you guys live there! I have been to Alexandria, VA and It’s beautiful, but never Richmond. It seems like a wonderful place to visit!
Darlene says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know anything about Richmond except that you live there. I would love to come visit your city!
Liz says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t think I’ve ever been there but it always sounded so nice. And earlier this year some close friends moved there but we haven’t gotten to visit them yet.
Lauren says
Richmond me!
Richmond is in the middle of the state of Virginia…well more or less!
beth says
Richmond me! It looks beautiful!
cara marie says
RICHMOND ME!!!! the only thing i know about richmond is that yhl is there. but i found this online… Union Passenger Railway was the first successful electric street railway transit agency. It was formed in 1888 at Richmond. and i think richmond was the confederate capital too.. uhhh
Ellen says
Richmond Me!!!
Elizabeth says
RICHMOND ME! All I know about Richmond is that you guys live there. But I’d love to know more… hint, hint!
Lindsay A. says
Richmond ME!!!!! :):)
NFL’s Washington Redskins will be having their Summer Training Camp in 2013 there!!
:)
Antonia says
Richmond me! Richmond is the hometown of my favorite DIY couple!! I also have a friend whose grandmother is from Virginia and says everything is better in Virginia :) I would love to visit, but would also be a bit sad to miss your Chicago visit. Either way I’d get more YHL in my life!
Winston says
Richmond me. My wife loves you guys- I’d be husband of the year if I won this trip without her ever even knowing I entered.
Kathryn says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know much about it, but one of my best friends just moved there and loves it! VA is so historical. This is such a cool giveaway!!!!! I really hope I win.
Kate S. says
Richmond Me!! I’ve learned more about Richmond from your blog than anywhere else! Previously I only knew that it was the capital of VA.
Elizabeth says
RICHMOND ME! I know that Richmond became the capital of Virginia in 1780.
Kristi C says
RICHMOND ME! Fun little Richmond fact: Richmond became the capital of the “Dominion of Virginia” in 1780, named after Elizabeth I. (Thanks, Google!)
Stephanie says
RICHMOND ME! I know that my sister lives very close and I’d love to spend some time with her!
Liz says
RICHMOND ME!!
Fun Fact: the original inhabitants of Richmond, VA were the Powhatan Indians.
Ooh, what a fun giveaway!!
Jonathon Moser says
RICHMOND ME!
I know nothing about Richmond… except that I (Jon) and my wife (Cheri) would like to go there to meet John & Sherry!
Kendra says
Richmond me! You guys live there- that’s all I know :)
Karen says
RICHMOND ME! The only place in the country with a (railroad train) triple crossing.
Mary Lynch says
Richmond Me!! Richmond is the capital of Virginia! and…Young House Love makes its home in Richmond!
Amanda S. says
Richmond me! Please!!! I know that there are at least two colleges there: VCU and Richmond University. :)
Jen W. says
Richmond Me!! The airport code for Richmond is RIC and you guys live there!
gale nation says
RICHMOND ME!!! It’s the capital of Virginia and ya’ll live there – and I know I really, really want to come hear you and buy your book!!! Thanks for such a fun idea :)
Jennie says
Richmond Me! I know that Virginia is for lovers, so by default, Richmond must be too, right??
Noah says
RICHMOND ME!
Lejla says
RICHMOND ME!
I know nothing about Richmond other than from your guys’ posts, but I know it would be awesome to get the chance to explore it on my birthday weekend in November! I took 3 days off from work back in January with no plans where to go. Now I am taking this as a sign that I will win :)) I am convinced :)
Kim says
RICHMOND ME!!
It’s where you live!! It’s the capital of VA and a great city!!
Meghan says
RICHMOND ME!!! I only know that it is the Capitol of va and where you guys live. Looks like a great place to visit!! :)
Kristin H. says
Richmond me! I know.. Well.. Not a lot but Richmond sounds amazing!!
eileen marie says
Richmond me!
Maybe not the most “fun” fact, but I am taking a History course right now, so…Richmond served as the capital of the Confederacy (after it moved from Montgomery, AL).
Kimberlea says
richmonf me!
Suzanne says
Richmond ME!!! Why? Because I know no facts about Richmond and would love to learn more and I am in desperate need of a weekend away!
Amy says
Richmond me!
Richmond is in Virginia.