***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.
Karlee says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that J-Boom and Sher-Dawg live there! :-)
Kate says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know much; mostly just that you guys live there!
Luke says
Richmond Me!
When we lived in DC, Richmond was always our fall getaway. I don’t know much about it though!
Amy says
RICHMOND ME!! It’s the confederate capitol, full of southern charm.
Micheal says
RICHMOND ME!!!
My wife reads your blog ALL THE TIME and would love to win this for her and show her the beautiful state I’m from!
Tiffany says
RICHMOND ME!!!
You guys live there, and it seems like a pretty sweet place to plant some roots! Cheers!
Ashley @ Any Lovely Thing says
RICHMOND ME!!
I know it’s fairly close to D.C. and that John and Sherry live there ;)
xo,
Ashley
Kara Toone says
RICHMOND ME!!! The only fact I know about Richmond is that I’d REALLY like to visit there November 8-11!
JoAnna says
RICHMOND ME!
Ohh…I would love to me you and see some of the places you’ve talked about. Richmond is where Patrick Henry gave is his famous, “give me liberty or give me death” speech (and no I didn’t raid my nephew’s history book for that one, ha ha).
Catherine M says
RICHMOND ME!
I’ve never been but would love to see those rivers and sweet towns.
:)
Kim walker says
Richmond me!
Would love to visit! All I know is that y’all live there.
Mary says
RICHMOND ME! It’s a great city.
CodyJ says
Richmond Me!
A fact about Richmond: I really really want to visit there!
Grant says
RICHMOND ME!
I know there is a lot of history there. I love history, and this blog, so it seems like the perfect place for me.
Marie says
“RICHMOND ME”
I know this is where you live and a part of some Civil War history! I love visiting Maryland and other Civil War battle areas and Richmond is one place I have not visited yet.
Melissa Kemppainen says
RICHMOND ME! The only knowledge I have is it’s the capital city and my friend lives there, whom I haven’t seen in forever!
Audra says
Richmond Me!! I didn’t really know anything about Richmond but from the pictures look like an amazing place to visit during the changing colors of fall.
Elizabeth says
RICHMOND ME!
All I know is that’s it’s the capital of Virginia and you live there.
Merida E. says
Richmond me!
I know all off those fun facts…now.
LIndsey Dabbert says
Richmond ME!!!
Alison says
RICHCOMD ME!!! It’s the capital and I’d love to learn more about it while visiting you in November.
Kristen Sargent says
Richmond Me!
Yes please and Thank you. Richmond VA is an independant city, not part of a county these are very rare outside of VA. There may be 4?
kate says
RICHMOND ME! Edgar Allen Poe has a house there…I think, and my brother lived there for 5 years and I never got to visit…
Dorothy says
RICHMOND ME! I know my Momma and siblings would love to see me in Henrico County!!! Early November is the perfect time to catch the 1st Collards harvest! YUM!!
Stacey says
RICHMOND ME!!! I know it’s warmer than Minneapolis in November so that alone makes it a great time/place to visit! ;) I would love to meet you both!!!
Ashley M says
Richmond ME!
I just learned, via Wikipedia, that Richmond has a sister city in the UK named “Richond-upon-Thames”. That’s pretty cool!
Hannah Schroeder says
Richmond me! I was supposed to run the Richmond Marathon there in 2011 and I hear they handed out coke and gummy bears around mile 17. Still on my marathon bucket list.
Whitney says
RICHMOND ME!
Jamie says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
I know Richmond is in Virginia! :)
Laura says
Richmond Me!
Besides being the capital and having a lot of history, that’s about all I know. Thanks for putting this together.
emilyr says
“RICHMOND ME” I was finally in the state of Virginia, but just to fly out of DCA. The only things I know about Richmond I learned from YHL :)
Heidi says
Richmond me! I don’t know any facts about Richmond … but it looks & sounds like a great place.
Amanda S says
RICHMOND ME!!
I don’t know too much about Richmond, but a college I wanted to attend for my MFA was in richmond.. VCU! Would LOVE to come visit your city!!!!!
katie r says
Richmond me!
Glen says
Richmond me…..
Have been once for a conferences…did not see nearly enough!
Kate Dunn says
RICHMOND ME! I have driven through Richmond several times and would love to explore more. Thanks!
Candice says
RICHMOND ME! My first college roommate was from Richmond. She said it was a lot hotter there than in the NC Mountains, so that is all I know about Richmond, haha!
Ashley Mutschler says
Richmond Me!
Richmond is not apart of any county. It’s “independent”.
Molly says
RICHMOND ME
Poe grew up in Richmond! I’d love to visit, I hear it’s a beautiful city.
Carrie says
Richmond me to see you 2! This would be a great vacation and a new place for me. Congrats on your book and signing tour.
michelle says
Richmond ME!!!! This is seriously the most awesome giveaway ever!!
I know no facts,I need to learn some on an RVA field trip.
Erica Schott says
Richmond me…. all I know about Richmond is that it was on the list with my city (Missoula, MT) for best River Cities! :-)
Teri says
RICHMOND ME! Other than the fact that you live there, I don’t know too much! Never been, but would love to go! :)
Lindy says
RICHMOND ME!! I honestly don’t know that much about Richmond, other than the fact that its the home base of two awesome bloggers/writers!
Liza Sharp says
Richmond me! We too know very little about Richmond. We stopped there for dinner on a road trip and there were brick streets. Would love to visit for real.
Dixie Groutt says
RICHMOND ME!! Richmond is a really cool place where I lived for 6 years in the early 80’s…I’d love to spend time there to see how it has changed.
Sarah Scripture says
Richmond me! Can’t honestly say I know much about Richmond but would love to learn more!
Caroline Spangler says
RICHMOND ME!
Did you know that the Virginia Museum has one of the largest collections of Faberge in the US? Also, it was my favorite place to visit when I was a kid.
Also, I’ve been wanting to visit Richmond for forever because I’ve been trying to convince my husband to move there!
Dawn says
Richmond ME! I don’t have much information on Richmond but I would love to visit and find out those interesting facts. I can’t wait to see who wins!!
Brittany D says
RICHMOND ME! All I know about Richmond is that King’s Dominion is located there (or near there?). Great giveaway! I love seeing new and exploring places!