***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.
Erika says
RICHMOND ME
I don’t know anything other than you guys live there! Which is why I would love to win and learn more! :0)
leyre says
Richmond me! I never really knew anything about Richmond before I started reading your blog, and now I know that it’s real pretty and I’d like to visit :)
Julie p says
RICHMOND ME!!!! I know nothing about Richmond. Lol
Lauren says
RICHMOND ME
I’m sorry, I really don’t know much about Richmond at all! I hope I will be lucky enough to find out more and maybe I can explore around the city :)
Ashley says
Richmond Me! I love the River City. Moved here 8 years ago.
Joanne says
RICHMOND ME! Edgar Allen Poe is buried there. Fact.
Christina Ragsdale says
Richmond ME!!
Richmond is the home of my favorite quirky bloggers John & Sherry! Richmond also is an ‘independent city’, it isn’t part of any county. Fancy that!
Lanie says
Richmond Me!
I don’t know anything about Richmond and would love to come!
Karly says
Richmond Me!
Richmond looks like an awesome city, everything I know about it is from YHL!
jess says
RICHMOND ME! I would love to see your city.
Julie says
RICHMOND ME!! And since you already told me cool stuff about YOUR Richmond, let me tell you a little fact: I live in a KY and we have a Richmond too. When I was little, I thought every Richmond was ours and when “the UK” was mentioned, I thought they meant the University of Kentucky. Egocentric? Maybe :)
Michelle says
RICHMOND ME! Patrick Henry delivered his famous “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech.
Rebecca says
RICHMOND ME! The present state capital in Richmond was also the capital of the Confederacy.
Sara says
Richmond me a trip to Richmond!
(It’s like ‘beer me’ from the office, but with a Virginian flair, yes?) I know nothing about Richmond, so this would be a perfect way to fix that problem.
Jessica Yost says
RICHMOND ME!!
I’ve never been to Richmond, but I know the Petersiks are there and that’s enough for me!
What a fun giveaway!! :)
Courtney @ The Granola Chronicles says
Richmond me! What an amazing giveaway!
Molly says
RICHMOND ME! I have cousins who live there – seems like a great city for young families!
Chrissy T. says
RICHMOND ME!
The only thing I know about Richmond is that my lovely grandma and aunt, uncle, and cousins live there! And that makes it pretty awesome to me! :)
Josie says
RICHMOND ME!! Richmond is home to the Hollywood Cemetery -it is the resting place of two United States Presidents, James Monroe and John Tyler, as well as the only Confederate States President, Jefferson Davis. I will not be visiting it on my free trip though, more interested in yummy food, art musuems and checking out your favorite shopping spots.
Emma says
RICHMOND ME!
The only thing I know about Richmond besides the YHL-obvious, is that my friend Alexander’s parents live there and that their dog has trained them to bring it Happy Meals! Richmond dogs must be awesomely smart!
Tara says
RICHMOND ME!
I know nothing except its where ya’ll live! Would love to visit!
brittany long says
Richmond me!
I am from Louisville, KY, and since Kentucky used to be a part of Virginia way back in the colonial days, I have always wanted to visit there! Plus, we are expecting our first baby and have been looking for affordable babymoon options!
Laura D says
Richmond Me. The University of Richmond is in, well, Richmond. I remember visiting the campus many moons ago and thought it was beautiful. I’d love to win and come see the sights, including seeing you guys at the R Home event.
Daniel says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond is one of three capital cities in Virginia!
Mary says
RICHMOND ME! As far as Richmond facts go I know there is terrific shopping, great running trails and nature abounds (all facts courtesy of my favorite blog, YHL)
Emily says
Richmond Me! Being the history buff that I am, I’m here to share that Richmond was the Capital of the Confederacy for most of the Civil War! Boom! :)
Kristin says
RICHMOND ME! I want to see some awesome stuff in VA!
Amber says
Richmond me!
I’m completely ignorant on all things Richmond. Let’s change that.
Debbie F says
RICHMOND ME! its the capital of VA and I want to come have some fun there! thanks for the chance:)
anjali says
Richmond Me!
Never been to Virginia, and Richmond seems like just the place to start!
Katie D says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know much about Richmond but would love to learn on this amazing trip! :)
Faith says
RICHMOND ME! It was the site of Patrick Henry’s ” Give me liberty or give me death” speech. Plus, it is right down the road from )me ( I live outside of DC!
rebekah says
RICHMOND ME! I know it’s a place full of history that I would love to visit!
Lauren says
RICHMOND ME!!! John & Sherry live there, and I want to visit!
Caitlin says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is where the majority of my dad’s side of the family decided to settle after leaving Buffalo, NY. I imagine that’s a good enough reason for me to come visit!
Denise Thurmond says
Richmond me! A river runs through it!!
jackie says
Richmond Me! I don’t know much about it, I was there for a whirlwind wedding trip, but I am dying to learn more. :)
Mary Ann says
Richmond Me!!!
Just found your site and am still combing through your home tours.
I know Richmond is known as T
he River City :)
Caitlin Skoda says
RICHMOND ME!
All I know is that it is the capital of Virginia…but I would love to know more!!! :D
Michelle D. says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond fact: one of my best friends lives there and I’ve visited a few times..Before we got Chick-fil-A in my hometown, I would make her go whenever I visited :) Now we have moved on to Sonic…
Meghan says
RICHMOND ME
Grace says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond is where you live and are raising your family. It seems like such a fun place to visit!
Heather Badal says
Richmond me!!
I have never been to Virginia!
Janet Parker says
RICHMOND ME! The only thing I know about Richmond is that it’s the capital of the lovely state of Virginia–a place I long to visit.
Marianna Tekosky says
RICHMOND ME! I’d be over the moon if I won! I know Richmond is hot and humid in the summer! But nice in November? Ooooh! I hope I WIN!
Jennifer says
RICHMOND ME!
The only thing I know about Richmond is that you guys live there and I would love to meet you!
Becky says
RICHMOND ME! Patrick Henry made his “Give me Liberty or Give me Death” speech in St. John’s Church in Richmond.
Carol says
Richmond me! I know that Richmond is the capital of Virginia and was the capital of the Confederacy. And that I would love to visit!
Page says
RICHMOND ME! Sorry, all I know about Richmond is that it’s the home of Young House Love :-)
Megan says
Richmond me!!! I know nothing about Richmond, only that from all the fun things you guys do around there and share with us on the blog that I would love to visit!