***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.
Esi says
Richmond me!
The official flower of the city of Richmond is the Iris!
Holley says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is located at 37°32?18.05?N, 77°27?41.42?W. :)
Deanna Hunt says
RICHMOND ME!!! I honestly dont know anything about Richmond, so I need to come and explore!!
Kim says
Richmond Me!
I just learned today (through good old Wikipedia) that during the Revolutionary War period, Patrick Henry gave his famous “Give me liberty or give me death” speech in Richmond!
Susie says
RICHMOND ME and all I know about Richmond is I just ordered a visitors’ guide from there because it looks like an awesome place to visit!
Kristen M says
RICHMOND ME!
I’m geography challenged, but I do know it’s the capital of Virginia and by the looks of these opportunities, a great place to vacation!
Siobhan says
RICHMOMND ME!
Don’t know much about Richmond….but would love to learn!
Valery says
Richmond me!!!!!
All I really know is that it’s the capitol of Virginia. But the fact that is a river town is a huge plus in my book.
Lena says
RICHMOND ME!
I have to be honest I don’ know much about Richmond other than what you guys have mentioned in your blog posts. Looks like a beautiful place to live though.
Lindsey R. says
Richmond Me!
It’s the capital of Virginia…but I’d like to check it out on this trip!
Jenni Sea says
RICHMOND ME! I actually do not know many facts about Richmond, but my husband and I stop there when driving home to North Carolina from visiting family in Pennsylvania, though, and we really like all of the shops on Cary Street. :]
Sarah says
Richmond Me!
I know that Richmond is very near to a major theme park. Someone I may have to stop if I win the trip! :)
kylie says
Richmond me!
Things i know about richmond…
1)I have never been
2)It was the capitol of the Confederate States of America (there, just used my history degree).
Dani says
Richmond me! The “give me liberty or give me death” speech happened in Richmond!
tara S says
Oops forgot to say “Richmond Me!”
Jackie says
RICHMOND ME! I know that everyone I know who lives there, loves it! Sounds like a great place to visit – and to live!
Jes says
RICHMOND ME…
I don’t have a fact, but in college I went to a swing dance event in Richmond, called Jammin’ on the James. I never once saw the James river. That was over 10 years ago, maybe a trip down there can clear up my doubt over its existence.
Kelli says
RICHMOND ME!
… I know it’s the site of Paul Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death” speech. Thank you history class! And that I’ve never been! :)
Megan H. says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond was the capitol of the Confederates during the Civil War.
Megan says
“RICHMOND ME”!!!!
Richmond Fact: In 2013, the Washington Redskins (NFL) will conduct their summer training camp in Richmond.
Lucy says
RICHMOND ME! I knew Richmond was in Virgina, and that’s about it.
Pam says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is home to my favorite bloggers!
Andrea says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that Richmond is a great city for families and is a big city with a small town feel.
Sara B says
“RICHMOND ME”
I know very little about Richmond, so I’d love to come learn more about it!
Sarah says
“RICHMOND ME” I know that my grandmother grew up there and I unfortunately have never been!
Kristle says
RICHMOND ME….Richmond was once the capital of the Confederacy. Take that everyone who says Virginia is not in “The South”. ;)
Melissa C. says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond was the capital of the Confederate States.
Rachel says
Richmond me!
Honestly, all I really know about Richmond is that it’s where y’all live, and based on all your posts, it looks like an awesome town to get to know! I’ll just be finished with my master’s thesis that weekend (about “the search for home,” actually, so it would be a dream getaway.
Stephanie B says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that the capitol building is amazing (for SO many reasons) and anyone who gets to visit should certainly take a tour!
Lauren says
RICHMOND ME…it’s the capital of VA!
jennypenny says
Richmond Me!
Honestly, I know Richmond is in Virginia, and that’s about it. I’m going to do some googling now and read about Richmond :)
Andrea says
Richmond Me! I’m pretty sure that the only fact I know about Richmond is that it’s the capital of Virginia.
Beth says
RICHMOND ME- Fun fact, Richmond was voted the #9th Cheapest City You’ll Want to Visit by Kiplinger.
Julie says
RICHMOND ME Richmonds main work force is made up of law and goverment positions :)
Shannon Anderson says
Richmond Me!!!! When I think of Richmond, I think of you guys of course – plus the organ transplant list. Weird I know, but working in a hosptal and dealing with many transplants (Liver, Kidney, etc) we come across Richmond, VA alot since that’s where the national waiting list is.
Stephanie says
Richmond me! I must admit, most everything I know of Richmond, I learned from your blog, lol. Y’all should be the city’s official ambassadors!
Elizabeth Whitfield says
Richmond Me!! Richmond has THE best blogging couple in the world!!
Ashley G says
RICHMOND ME! the only fact I know is that it’s where you live and it seems to be nice! :)
Holly says
RICHMOND ME….I pretty much just know that Richmond is the capital of my new home state (VA!) and would be a very nice place to visit! :)
Natasha M says
RICHMOND ME! I have been to Richmond to visit friends and the only thing that I remember was a BBQ dinner. Guess I need to come back!
Mark S says
RICHMOND ME!
Edgar Allen Poe’s pseudo-adoptive parents lived in Richmond.
Kristen says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that Shirley MacLaine is from Richmond!
How exciting!
April says
RICHMOND ME! I’ve never been to Virginia to visit, this would be a super fun packed weekend!!!
Tracy says
Richmond me!!!!
It’s 796 miles from Chicago! And a trip I’d live to take!
Tracy says
Or love to take. :)
Steph says
RICHMOND ME!
All I know about Richmond is that it’s where y’all live, and it looks beautiful in pictures! :)
Britny says
RICHMOND ME!
Jessica says
RICHMOND ME!! I did not know that Richmond was known as the river city. I would love to visit as I have never been. And who can pass up meeting you two. So exciting!!
Jade says
Richmond me! I got a shirt almost 20 years ago in Richmond that I still have today!
Leigh Anne says
RICHMOND ME!
Fact: Richmond is best known for being the hometown of YHL.
Would love to win this giveaway, but I’m looking forward to meeting you in Cincy in a couple of weeks!
Britt says
Richmond me! I know that my favorite bloggers live in Richmond!!!!