***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.
Molly@TheNestingGame says
RICHMOND ME!
Been there once. Ate at Strawberry Street and some fun sushi place. Stayed at a friend’s in The Fan. Went to the science center and had a great time! Would love to go back!
Lindsay says
Richmond Me!
And I know that Richmond had a Picasso exhibit last year!
Elena says
Richmond me!
Kara says
Richmond Me!
It’s the capital of Virginia, and that’s about all I know.
Shelly says
Richmond Me!
The only thing I know is that you two live there….would love to learn more about with a visit.
Melissa says
RICHMOND ME! I live in N.C. so I’m not too terribly far from Richmond but the only things I know about it is that it’s the capital and that it is known as a river city. See…more reason why I should come!
Marla says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond is a beautiful city!
Katie says
Richmond Me!
I know it’s beautiful and a fun place to visit (at least that’s what I’ve been told). My fingers are crossed on this one. I want to visit this place so badly!!!
Mary says
Richmond Me//It was settled in 1607
Purnima says
Richmond Me! I know that it is beautiful from your instagram pictures.
Lindsey says
Richmond Me! (Pretty please?)
Richmod is…. the location of my next vacation! (Hopefully :) )
Best,
LJ
Meredith says
RICHMOND ME! I know it’s in Virginia…and it’s the home of you guys…that’s about all I got!
skeeter says
RICHMOND ME! I know a famous *hamburger* lives there :)
Julia says
Richmond Me! I’ll admit that I didn’t know much about Richmond before I started reading your blog, but after a little reading (may or may not have been just for this comment, ahem) it’s a pretty cool place! Lots of neat history related to the civil war… and the first successful electrical trolley car system, what’s not to love about that? ;) (Can I win just for the nerd-alert of researching a comment?)
Leigh Anne says
RICHMOND ME! Home of the Blue Ridge Mountains :-)
Sarah Rice says
Richmond me!!!
Richmond is for lovers!!! Virginia too!!! :)
Krista says
Richmond me! I have a friend who had a friend who went to Richmond for college. Oh, and I know Richmond plays my husbands alma mater in basketball. Do those count as facts?!?
Maria Lendt says
Richmond me!! All that I know is its where you live :)
Chelsea says
Richmond Me! Well I know it’s in Virginia…and that’s about it! Sounds like a fun place to visit!
Andrea Friis says
Richmond Me!
We lived in Yorktown for 2 years and really enjoyed the overall Hampton Roads/Richmond area. We’d love to win and visit once again!
Jessie says
RICHMOND ME!!
One of my very best friends moved to Richmond while we were Freshman in HS. Another friend & I went to visit her shortly after the move. My very first ride in an airplane too. :) It’s a beautiful plac!
Danielle says
Richmond me!
I need the real life experience to learn more about it bc I know zilch!!!
Thanks!!
Lindsay S. says
RICHMOND ME! I didn’t know much about Richmond until I started reading your blog. But one thing I did know is that is has a river running through it!
Meghan T says
Richmond Me! It’s where you guys live, but I’d love to learn more!
Jill says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know much about Richmond, but that’s a perfect reason to come there to visit!
Sara says
RICHMOND ME!!! I love Richmond. Not really a fact. But you guys inspired me to make Richmond our halfway stop every year to North Carolina. My husband and I always check out one of your recommended spots when we come. Our newest find was Tarrant’s Cafe last time. So delicious!
Andrea F says
RICHMOND ME!!
Ever since I’ve been reading your blog I have been intrigued by Richmond, seems like a wonderful place to live and I would love the excuse to come and visit!
Molly says
RICHMOND ME!! I know that the river that runs through the city is called the james river. OCMS has a great song about it :)
Jaya Saigal says
RICHMOND ME! It’s home to my fav diy bloggers :)
Average Urbanite says
RICHMOND ME!
And my fact: Richmond was capital of the Confederacy for most of the Civil War.
Laura Beth says
Richmond me!
Aliya says
RICHMOND ME! Pretty please?
Here’s what I know about Richmond: I really, really want to go to there on this little mini-vaca!
Gena says
Richmond me
Stacie Duffy says
Richmond me and my husband please! We are due some time together, just the two of us and what an amazing opportunity to learn more about the city that you guys love so much. Because sadly, I have no fun facts to share.
Jennifer Harrup says
Richmond me!!
All I know about Richmond is what you guys show and it looks like such a neat quaint city! Ohemmgee my fingers are really crossed for this one!
nancie says
RICHMOND ME!
i just know that it’s the capital..and that it’s where you live!
Brenda says
RICHMOND ME! I ‘ve driven through and know its a super cute town. But other than that, i dont know anything about Richmond!
Kathryn says
Richmond Me!
I don’t know much about Richmond, but would love to visit!
Jae says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that you can hop on 295 to jog around Richmond en route to the OBX. :) But then you miss basically driving right through the campus of MCV. Sorry, my knowledge of Richmond is all about driving through it. Can’t say that I’ve spent much time there, but I hear great things (mostly from NoVA’ers like myself who transplant for a better pace of life).
BreeAnn says
Richmond Me!
It’s on the other side of the country! (I live in San Diego)
Casey says
RICHMOND ME! I know nothing about Richmond except what I’ve learned from you guys! :)
malibou says
RICHMOND ME!
Oh holy cats you guys, what a give away.
Richmond was the capital of the Confederate States during the Civil War.
Lauren Johnson says
Richmond Me! Richmond has a beautiful outdoor mall called Short Pump Town Center that’s one of my favorites!
Miriam H. says
Richmond Me!I ran a marathon in Richmond 5 years ago, so I know that the race ends with an awesome downhill section! :)
Andrea says
Richmond Me!
We’re fellow Virginians and haven’t spent too much time in the capital city (yet)!
EHS says
RICHMOND ME!
It’s the capital…and I’ve never been there!
meghan says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know specific facts, but I remember going there for a weekend with some friends, swimming in a river, and visiting an “artsy” part of town.
Beth says
RICHMOND ME!! I don’t know much about Richmond but from reading your blog it seems like an awesome place!
Brittany says
RICHMOND ME!!
I have actually never been on a airplane, so I would love to fly and come see you!! The only thing I know about Richmond VA is that it is one state above mine! :)
Elieth says
RICHMOND ME!