***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.
Kate C says
Richmond me! All I know is that a large conference in my industry will be there this year – the World Health Aquatic Conference.
Aria says
Richmond Me!! I don’t know much about Richmond beyond what I have read here. It sounds amazing! I would love to visit! ;)
courtney says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
I have been in 3 weddings there and lived with 5 girls from Richmond in College and mainly….that is where I want to be on November 8th. I really was to go to the fabric store where Sherri gets all the discount fabric! Oh, and I love the Wilton House.
Pretty please, Richmond me!
Margaret says
Richmond me!
The capital of VA and the home of some awesome bloggers :)
Carol Rodriguez says
Richmond MEEEEEEEE!!!!!
I learned that the median age is 33.9! I’m 34!!! :D
Yunia says
RICHMOND ME!! Please.
Amy says
RICHMOND ME!
You live there. It’s the capitol. That’s really all I know.
Rachel L. says
RICHMOND ME!!! Waaaay back in the day, I applied to a little place called the University of Richmond- I wanted to be a spider! Alas, that did not work out, but I would love to visit again. :)
angie says
Richmond me!!I LOVE the VMFA and would LOVE to meet you guys!
Katie says
RICHMOND ME!!! The present state capital in Richmond was also the capital of the Confederacy
What an awesome giveaway!!! Thank you!
Elizabeth Brueseke says
Richmond Me!
I know that Richmond is it’s own independent city, not part of any county! This would be awesome…. I could use a vacation!
Shelise says
Richmond Me!!!!! All I know is that it looks beautiful from all the pictures I’ve seen PLUS you two live there. What could be cooler than that?
Elise R. says
RICHMOND ME! I know that it’s beautiful – a fact I learned from YHL! And it’s somewhere I’ve never been and would love to visit!
Krista says
RICHMOND ME!
The only thing I know is you lovely folk live there.
Sarah Reed says
RICHMOND ME
Amelia says
Richmond ME!
I don’t know much about Richmond which is why I want to visit!
April says
Richmond me! I lived in Alexandria, VA for two years and am embarrassed to admit I never made it to Richmond. I want another chance! All I know is it’s home to the YHL’ers….
Bethany says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond is in Virginia and I would love to visit!
Sydnie F. says
Richmond Me! All I knew about Richmond was the fact that it’s the capital of Virginia. I bet I would learn a lot about it on this trip though!
Brooke Simonson says
“RICHMOND ME”…I don’t know any crazy facts about Richmond, other than that it is a beautiful city and I have family there!! Would love to see them and take in all Richmond has to offer!! :)
Eric says
RICHMOND ME!
The city operates one of the oldest municipal park systems in the country. The park system began when the city council voted in 1851 to acquire 7.5 acres now known as Monroe Park.
avilynn says
Richmond me!!
I only know its where you guys live.
Lu says
Richmond Me!
I knew you lived there, and I am semi-embarrassed to say that is all. I am super excited to learn more :)
Lindsey says
RICHMOND ME! I know that is where John and Sherry live with Clara and Burger, not much more. That’s why I need to come:)
Katie McIntyre says
“RICHMOND ME”
They host a great half marathon every fall! I achieved my PR on the course last fall!
Suzanne says
RICHMOND ME! I actually drove to Richmond as a teenager with a car full of teenagers to do a play at VCU as part of some…festival? I don’t even remember. It was a great time though! I’d love to go back!
Kara says
Richmond ME!!! All I know about Richmond is from your blog and it looks like a great place to visit!!
Amy says
RICHMOND ME! Its in Virginia…sorry thats all i got.
Laura Philbin says
RICHMOND ME!I know that Richmond is an independent city and not part of a county. I also know that this would be pretty much the best Richmond experience EVER! Thanks!
Jennifer says
Richmond Me!!!
The city operates one of the oldest municipal park systems in the country.
Denise says
RICHMOND ME!!
Mary says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond is home to the Edgar Allan Poe Museum.
Stephanie B. says
Richmond me! That’s halfway between DC and Charlottesville!
Karen says
RICHMOND ME!
Starting in 2013, the Washington Redskins will conduct their summer training camp in Richmond.
Natalie says
Richmond Me!!!
I know I sure would enjoy visiting Richmond!!!
Heather says
RICHMOND ME!
All I know if Richmond is the capital of Virginia.
Cassie says
Richmond Me!!
I don’t know much except that your beautiful family lives there!
Kristi says
Richmond Me!
Kat says
I would totally go!! Please! Richmond me!
Becca says
Richmond me! I’d love an adventure!
Britta says
Richmond Me!!
I’ve never been to Richmond and the only think I know is that you live there and I want to visit! It’s my birthday weekend too and it would be such a huge blessing to have a fun, short vacation to get away for the first time with my hubby after having my almost 2 year old little boy & meet you!!
Beth says
Richmond Me!
It’s on the way to our favorite beach but we always bypass it. It would be nice to stop and visit!
karay says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know much about Richmond, which is why I would love to go!
Andrew says
Richmond Me! Not much. I know you live there.
Chrissy says
Richmond Me!!!
No fun facts, all i know is that it would be a blast to visit!
Jill says
RICHMOND ME! I know that Richmond is near mautoaca, which is where my grandma was born ;)
Gary says
Richmond Me!!
Richmond does not host regular season games for any major league professional sports team.
Mary Beth says
Richmond Me!
Richmond is not far from Norfolk, where my sister lives, so if we win this, we could have the kids stay with their Auntie!
Kenny says
Richmond me!
Stephanie says
RICHMOND Me! I don’t really know anything about Richmond… clearly I must come visit!