***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.
Tera says
Richmond me! I know it’s the capital and have wanted to check it out ever since I started reading your blog!
Ann says
Rich me!
I have never been there! Can’t wait to come!
Melissa R says
RICHMOND ME!
Whitney says
Richmond me! I know something important and Civil War-y happened there. Hahaa, I’m like Sherry and Katie on that Goodwill Hunting video… gonna offend somebody with my ignorance!
Jeron Hatch says
Richmond me!
I need a vay-cay!
Wendy says
RICHMOND ME! I didn’t know that Richmond is the third largest city in Virginia (I did look it up). I’d love to come visit!!!
Katie says
RICHMOND ME!!
The only things I know about Richmond are that you live there and my old neighbor/childhood friend lives there too so I could see you guys and Angela all in one trip! So you’re picking me right?? :)
Mike Grant says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is a great place. I have been there a few times. Last time we almost missed our flight home after visiting Williamsburg. Would love to go again mostly to meet you guys.
Lauren says
Richmond me! I don’t know many facts about Richmond, but I am excited that Lincoln was filmed there :) I want to see that movie so badly!
Amy says
RICHMOND ME
I’ve never been to Richmond, but would love to come and check it out and hear you speak! Congratulations, by the way :)
Anna says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know much about Richmond, but I know that my brother and his family live there! I ran the Richmond marathon three years ago! And of corse there is a lot of history with the Rev war/Civil War. I hear the museums are fabulous…
Liz says
Richmond me!!!! Richmond is the second or third largest metropolitan area in Virginia.
Kelsey says
RICMOND ME!
I used to live in Richmond and would really love the chance to go back and explore as a tourist! And 1 fact I know about Richmond, is that it is one of the most fun places to live!
Theresa Delso says
Richmond Me! I would love to share your favorite places!
Laurann says
RICHMOND ME!
Laura Friese says
Richmond Me! I would love to have my 89 year old grandmother come visit, so am hoping to win :-) One fact of Richmond, has a super-high per capita tatoo rate!
Jen R says
Richmond me!!!! I only passed through Richmond so I don’t know much, but I’d love to explore.
Erin Mc says
RICHMOND ME! (Please :))
One thing I know about Richmond is that it looks like a FANTASTICAL place to live and DIY guru’s Sherry and John and their little bean Clara live there! So that in my book = AWESOMENESS! The weekend of the give away happens to be my 28th birthday weekend and I would love to visit ya’ll in Richmond! You both have inspired me to do more DIY projects and make my day that much more happy when I check your posts! Whether I win or not, I will still be a fan! Love your blog and can’t wait for the book!
Sara says
Richmond me! Don’t know much about the south– never been further south than Philadelphia! ;). Would love to go and get to know it better!
alison says
OK so this one got me to enter…because I’m so bummed that you guys aren’t coming to California at all! I’m a long time reader, back Lon enough to remember when you had a different name! :) so, Richmond me! I know richmond because I used to live in NOVA and its on the way to the outer banks! And I now know it as its own tourist destination :)
Chrissy says
Richmond me!
I only know you live there, and I can’t wait to visit in style!!
Mel says
Richmond me! I know that the gorgeous Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is there and would love to go take pictures of it!!
Angela says
Richmond me! This is kind of weird, but when I think of Richmond, I always thing about Patricia Cornwell novels. She writes true crime novels, and her main character is a medical examiner from Richmond, Virginia. Whenever I think of Virginia by itself, I think of my mom’s middle name: Mary Virginia!
Kimberly says
Richmond Me!! I don’t know much at all except you guys live there! But I’d love to visit and learn!
shannon says
RICHMOND ME!
Patrick Henry delivered his famous, “Give me Liberty or Give me Death” speech in Richmond!
Valerie says
“RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know anything about Richmond….but I can learn while I’m there! :)
Jessica Duncan says
Richmond ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!! Richmond is the home of my FAVORITE blog!
Amber says
Richmond me, please!?!? I know that Richmond is 1,209 miles from my home in St. Paul, Minnesota and that I would love a chance to make the trek south.
Wendy says
Richmond me! I know no interesting facts…but I’ll know a ton if I win!
Nicole says
RICHMOND ME! I used to visit Richmond when I was young because my great grandma lived in a very small, rural town about an hour away. My great aunt, uncle, and several cousins still live there, but I haven’t been in quite awhile!
jennyh says
Richmond me, please! I would love a getaway with my husband!!!
Rachelle says
Richmond me!!
Christina T says
RICHMOND ME…was long ago home to the Powhatan Indians and all the “Three Chop” roads are along an old trail!
Sabrina says
RICHMOND ME !!!
Richmond is just a town that looks so beautiful I can’t help but want to visit!
Laura Griffin says
Richmond me, please!
I know that Patrick Henry’s ‘Give me Liberty or give me Death’ speech … does that count?
maura says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is home to one of the Federal Reserve Banks! Woot woot economics magjors!!!!
Tammy says
Richmond Me!
I’ve never been, but I’d love to visit and learn more about the city!
Nicole W. says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know a whole lot about Richmond, except what you guys have showed me. It looks lovely! Thanks for the opportunity to come check you and it out :]
Lauren says
RICHMOND ME!!
I LOVE your blog and read it everyday, so obviously I would love to come see YOU guys speak! But I am also moving to Chesapeake, VA on the 15th of November so it’d be an added bonus to check out a great looking town so close!
Erin says
Richmond Me!!
Meghan says
Richmond Me!!! and my boyfriend!
I would love to get to know more about different areas of the US. All i know about Richmond is it seems way more hip and fun than Franklin, MA!
Chelsea says
RICHMOND ME! Did you know that locations featured in the 1990s television cartoon, “Doug”, (remember that show?) are named after or inspired by areas in Richmond and nearby counties as creator Jim Jinkins was born and raised in Richmond? I didn’t either, but Wikipedia seems to know everything.
Tam I says
Richmond me! I know it is the capital of the lovely state I live in….
Alison says
Richmond Me!
No known facts only an opinion- Richmond seems like a pretty cool place to visit.
Erin says
RICHMOND ME!
I believe Richmond is the place where a friendly little Burgerdoodledoo lives.
Paula says
Richmond me!!! John and Sherry live there.
Jenna says
RICHMOND ME!!!!!!
One fact that I know about Richmond…I grew up there! My parents moved me to Oklahoma when I was a teenager where I met and then married an Okie (after college, not as a teenager…lol), and I’ve been here ever since. However, my heart will forever belong to RVA!
Anna says
Richmond me!
My husband and I have talked about moving to Virginia- I’d love to visit!
Paula says
“RICHMOND ME” Thanks for the chance!
Desiree says
RICHMOND ME!
Hollywood Cemetery has a famous “vampire” named Poole and a dog that supposedly changes directions.