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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. Sarah Gilliam says

    RICHMOND ME!!
    I don’t know a single thing about this city…other than it being in the great state of Delaware (just kidding…)! That is why I NEED to win this one!

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  2. Jen Swiech says

    RICHMOND ME!

    During the Revolutionary War period, Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death” speech took place at St. John’s Church

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  5. Amber says

    RICHMOND ME! I knew it was the capital city, and that you two lovebirds live there. I can’t even BEGIN to say how awesome this trip would be! Fingers and toes crossed :D

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  6. LisaOK says

    RICHMOND ME! PLEASE! You guys and my cousin are the only people I know that have lived in Richmond, but of course, I’ve only heard good things. Would love to check it out for myself!

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  8. Angie says

    Richmond me! All I know about Richmond is that you have seasons…and we have none in SoCal…so I’d love to experience that!

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  10. Karl says

    Richmond Me!!

    I know all sorts of things about Richmond, having Wikipedia-ed it after realizing I knew nothing… The most interesting thing I learned was that In 1775, Patrick Henry delivered his famous, “Give me Liberty or Give me Death” speech in St. John’s Church in Richmond. Cool!

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  11. Noel says

    RICHMOND ME! I know that Richmond looks like a city with fabulous food and shopping and my favorite DIY bloggers!

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  15. anna carter says

    RICHMOND ME!!! I’ve been to Richmond a few times, but never got to explore the city at all. I will say that its a beautiful place and I know the two of you live there and its the capital of Virginia. I’ve always had a soft spot for Virginia and used to live in northern V, so I would adore a trip to visit va again!

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  16. jessibee says

    RICHMOND ME!

    All I know about Richmond is what I have learned reading your blog…and it looks like a really nice place! Oh wait…it gets hot and humid there…that is one thing I knew on my own ;)

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  17. Julie J. says

    RICHMOND ME!!!!!

    I grew up in good ole Chesterfield County but now reside in the Beehive state. I love reading your blog especially when you mention things having to do with the community. I miss all of the great parks like Maymont, Rockwood and Pocahontas State Park (which was right by my childhood house *sniff*) I feel so proud to say that I’m from the South – YES, Virginia is the in the south!

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  18. Lindsey says

    Richmond me!

    I would love to learn more about Richmond! All I know is that my cousin lived there and I went to visit her when I was young.

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  19. Amanda Z. says

    Richmond me! I have to say I know nothing about Richmond, but it looks like an exciting place. I also live in a river city (St. Louis) which is sort of nice if you like muddy water and barges.

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  21. Carter says

    RICHMOND ME!!!! When I was little my parents would bring us to Richmond to see the “real” Santa Claus at Miller and Rhodes and to the Jefferson to see the gingerbread house!!!!

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  22. Erin @ The Speckled Palate says

    RICHMOND ME!

    I’ve never been… but I do know one of my friends applied to the University of Richmond for college. (Yes, that’s a lame fact… but I don’t know nearly as much as everyone else does on your lovely town!)

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  32. kendra says

    RICHMOND ME!

    I know it was my home town for 10 years growing up, and where my dad and step-mom still live (near U of R, btw).

    I know that there used to be a British restaurant called Matt’s British Pub that had a Robbie Burns’ night we would go to.

    And I know the creek at the Richmond Montessori was my favorite place on earth as a 5 year old.

    And I know why statues face different directions on Monument Avenue, and remember little old ladies putting a wreath on Robert E. Lee’s statue each year in the drizzle of February.

    Please pick me! I’d make my dad so happy!

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  36. Sarah Eizenga says

    Richmond me!!! The first thing I ever heard of Richmond was that you live there. Now I am dying to visit so I can see the local spots you keep referencing. And maybe even ride on the dog statues at the outdoor mall like Clara does? :)

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  38. Amber v says

    RICHMOND ME! A fact is that we love Richmond! Our first son was born there. We would love to come visit the city and meet you two!

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  39. Tashauna says

    “RICHMOND ME”. A quick Google search did inform me that-‘Alligators were kept in marble pools in the Palm Court of The Jefferson Hotel until 1948.’

    There, you have it!

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  41. Hallie Broadfoot says

    Richmond me!!!! Richmond is the site where Patrick Henry gave his famous “Give me liberty, or give me death” speech.

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  45. Steph T. says

    Richmond me! Because I’d love to see another River City. Sacramento gets that distinction too and it would be so fun to mail myself a postcard from such a cool watertown! :)

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  48. Liz Beckwith says

    Richmond Me! I know that I would love to visit, and that it’s an hour away from Williamsburg, which is one of my favorite vacations we went on when I was younger.

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  49. Laura says

    Richmond Me! Wow, I know Richmond is the capital and I will forever think of you two when I think of Richmond! :)

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  50. Cheryl B says

    RICHMOND ME! All I know is you guys and its in VA. I would love to come and meet you guys and your wonderful town!

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