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Fab Freebie: Richmond Or Bust!

***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.

RVATrip 1 Airfare

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.

RVATrip 2 Jefferson Hotel

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).

RVATrip 3 R Home For The Holidays

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.

RVATrip 4 Boathouse

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).

RVATrip 5 Stores

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.

RVATrip 6 Museums

  • 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.

Comments

  1. Tamara says

    RICHMOND ME

    i loved the article about richmond in outside magazine, and i even forwarded some property listings for the richmond area to a friend who is looking to homestead!! :)

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  4. D says

    RICHMOND ME! I actually don’t know much about Richmond at all. Except for what I’ve learned by reading your blog, of course! But I’d love to come check it out in person and learn a lot more about it!!!

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  5. Deborah Nowland says

    Richmond Me! I know that there are a lot of Civil War sites around Richmond and I think they even have a Civil War Museum. But I would love to eat my way through Richmond and go to the home show! Fun, fun, fun!

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  8. Megan says

    RICHMOND ME!!! I know nothing about Richmond so this would be an excellent opportunity to learn a lot about what looks like an awesome city!!

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  12. Danielle says

    RICHMOND ME!!! I know little about Richmond other than it’s got a river…and I saw Morrissey in concert there a few years ago.

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  13. Jess says

    RICHMOND ME!!!

    I don’t know much about the city, only that Greg and Ashley (7th House on the Left) also live there. Crossing my fingers….and toes…and eyes…and Ts.

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  14. H Zenger says

    never been. can’t wait.

    richmond me.

    and my amazing hubby, of course!

    also: 7 companies from the Fortune500 list are headquartered in Richmond…who knew!

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  15. MK says

    Richmond Me! My sister lived there once but have never been myself so would love a chance to experience Richmond!

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  16. Michelle says

    RICHMOND ME! I know some cool cats live there…well, so as not to offend Burger…a cool couple, their kid, and their dog. :-)

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  20. SarahR says

    Richmond Me!
    ….OMG!, this is an insane giveaway!! So excited for whoever wins!! Fact about Richmond….I would love to win a giveaway and be flown there, and eat there, and go shopping….and meet YHL!!!

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  32. Caitlin says

    Richmond Me!

    I live in Richmond and there are a lot of things I don’t know about the city. Thanks for the giveaway – all of the prizes sound amazing!!

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  33. Brittany Iverson says

    RICHMOND ME!!!! I’ve never been to Richmond or Virginia for that matter! I would love to come learn about your awesome city!

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  35. Christy Heckman says

    Richmond Me! The only thing I know about Richmond is that you live there. It looks beautiful, and I would love to visit.

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  37. Rena says

    RICHMOND ME!

    Only city I’d leave Cleveland for… if only my family could all up and leave with me. New jobs everyone? C’mon!

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  38. Angela says

    Richmond Me! Have never been to Virginia before and would love to learn something about it and visit your fave hangouts!

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  42. Marilu says

    RICHMOND ME! I would love to see your friendly town and get to meet you two. You guys are such a cute couple and I have enjoyed reading your blog, tips, and would welcome the opportunity to meet you in person!

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  43. Jamie says

    Richmond Me! I wish I knew more about Richmond, but you guys are it. Would love to get the chance to know more.

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  44. Maura Moes says

    RICHMOND ME!!!

    The only fact I know of Richmond is that it is the capital…exactly why I need this amazing trip! I think “Doug” the cartoon took place in Richmond….now I have the “Doug” theme song in my head….your welcome. :)

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  46. Becky says

    Richmond Me! (please)

    The only thing I know is that Richmond is a very beautiful city, and very green, much as the rest of Virginia. I loved it when I used to drive through with my grandparents as a child.

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  47. Scott says

    RICHMOND ME!

    I don’t know much about Richmond, VA except that it is the capitol of Virginia, and that Outside magazine shout-out which is why my wife and I would love to visit.

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  49. Amber Michael says

    RICHMOND ME!!! PLEASEEEE! I need a vacation badly and I’d love to see you guys speak! :) Richmond is the Capital and your town… that sums up the information I know! :D

    Reply

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