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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. Joanna says

    Richmond me!

    Richmond was the capital of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War! I think? :)

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  4. Callie says

    RICHMOND ME!

    I know that Richmond is the home of Virginia Commonwealth University, which is where I went to grad school! I’d love to go back for a visit!

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  6. A.Rohne says

    RICHMOND ME!
    I don’t know a whole lot about Richmond, but I do know one of my best friends went to college in Richmond.

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  9. Gaynor says

    RICHMOND ME!

    BONUS QUESTION: … one fact you know about Richmond.

    I built a house for Habitat for Humanity when I was there for an Americorp project!!

    Reply

  19. niksoap says

    RICHMOND ME!

    I know that all three trips to Richmond I’ve planned have gotten canceled at the last minute! Fourth time’s the charm?

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  26. Kari says

    Richmond Me!

    Richmond was the capitol of the confederacy. Right? Am I remembering 11th grade history correctly?

    Also it is known as River City.

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  27. Katie C. says

    RICHMOND ME!!! I remember learning the capitals of the states in grade school. My teacher always reminded us that “people in VA are rich.” ;) Haven’t forgotten in the 20 years since 4th grade!

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  29. Addy says

    Richmond Me! I confess, without the help of Google I know no interesting facts about Richmond…which would make it all the more exciting to visit and learn more!!

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  31. Melissa says

    Richmond me! I was introduced to Richmond through your blog and think it sounds like a charming place to live!

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  40. Bethany Soelberg says

    RICHMOND ME! I lived in DC for 2 years and never went to Richmond! I kick myself every time I read your blog! This would be so fun!

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  42. stacie says

    RICHMOND ME!!!!!! The only thing i know about Richmond is that ya’ll live there but you’ve totally sold me on what a great city is to live in or visit:)

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  43. Allison Ripoll says

    RICHMOND ME!!!! It may sound crazy, but I am from Atlanta and know nothing about Richmond!!!!!! I do know you guys live there and I have driven through quite a few times on our way back to Atlanta from New York, where we currently live :) So please Richmond me!!!

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  47. Traci says

    Richmond Me…according to Wikipedia Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death” speech took place in Richmond.

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  48. Cheryl Strobel says

    Richmond Me! Did you know that the streets within the Hollywood Cemetary are recognized by GPS devices? Very useful when one gets lost wandering inside the acreage.

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  49. Meghan says

    RICHMOND ME!!

    It is also hometown to my old roommate and the best aunt/uncle/cousins. Also , y’all have a street full of mostly confederate statues.

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