***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.
Kari Pickens says
Richmond ME! & my hubby and sweet baby boy!
I know that you guys live in Richmond. I know my family would love to go there. :)
Eli S. says
RICHMOND ME!!
I don’t know anything about Richmond besides that it’s the capital of Virginia.
Jill says
RICHMOND ME!
This is an amazing prize!
Maggie says
RICHMOND ME!!!
The only thing I knew about Richmond before I started reading your blog is that it is the capital of Virginia!
:)
Laura says
Well, I now know how cool of a city Richmond is. Chihuly glass you say? Sign me up! … RICHMOND ME!
Paige says
Richmond me! Uhm, all I know about Richmond is that it’s where you live… :/
CandiL says
Richmond me! Fact…it’s a beautiful city!!
Kristen says
RICHMOND ME!
The only thing I know about Richmond is that you live there. But it looks like an awesome place to visit!
Dina says
RICHMOND ME! Wasn’t Richmond voted one of the best cities to raise a kid, a few years ago? I’m sure I read that somewhere… probably on YHL. :)
Kristen Sutton says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I know my fave bloggers live there and I’d love to visit!!
Kristina says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Richmond is the home to the best bloggers on the planet!! (that’s you guys!)
CaitlinHTP says
RICHMOND ME!!! I want to go because it’s near my BFF, I want to meet you guys, and WE NEED A VACATIONNNNNN.
Katherine says
Richmond me! I know that Richmond is where my college roommate now lives with her family!
Jennifer T says
Richmond me!! I didn’t even know it was the capital, only that you live there and that it seems great!
Sarah M says
“RICHMOND ME” I know that it is supposed to be gorgeous in the fall with all of the leaves and rivers!
Fran says
“RICHMOND ME” I don’t know much about Richmond but I have driven near by. Virginia is gorgeous!!!
Krysta says
RICHMOND ME! All is know about Richmond is that YHL is there.
April says
RICHMOND ME. Couldn’t tell if my last one went thru or not!
Jill Kouts says
RICHMOND ME!
Lauren G says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
I do not know much about Richmond but I do know that 2 of the coolest bloggers live there!!!!
Also, Richmond has lots of great museums.
Megan says
RICHMOND ME!!! I know that Virginia is for lovers! :)
Karen J says
“RICHMOND ME”
I have passed through Richmond many times and loved it. A very charming city. And, you are there.
Lindsey says
Richmond Me!!! The main thing I know about Richmond is that you guys live there…. and therefore I secretly want to move there :)
Rebecca says
RICHMOND ME! I know very little about Richmond, which is why I should come and visit :-)
Suzie says
RICHMOND ME! Pretty much the only thing I know about Richmond is I’ve never been there. So that’s a pretty good reason to want to go!
Kelli W says
Richmond me! Please!!!
I’m Virginia born and raised (Centreville) and currently living in Oklahoma thanks to the military. Bring me home!
Christine says
RICHMOND ME! Here’s my Richmond factoid: Richmond was the capital of the Confederate States during the Civil War. Who knew?!
misha says
RICHMOND ME!! would love to have the opportunity to meet you both and pick up some new tips!
Kathy says
“RICHMOND ME” I really don’t know much about Richmond. One of the many reasons I’d LOVE to win this Freebie!! Love, Love, Love your blog. :)
Shannon K. says
RICHMOND ME!
I just googled a fun fact and found this interesting, especially since this hotel is part of the giveaway:
Alligators were kept in marble pools in the Palm Court of The Jefferson Hotel until 1948.
Kelsey Brown says
RICHMOND ME!
One fact I know, I recently found the coolest blog around. It’s from a family who live in Richmond, Virginia. I live in Tennessee – so it’s also a fact that Richmond is Northeast-ish from me!
Kim M says
RICHMOND ME
Sadly, the only fact that I know about Richmond is that it is the capital of Virginia
Jessica says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know much, but Richmond is home to the University of Richmond Spiders… an A-10 opponent of my alma mater University of Dayton.
Chrissy says
Richmond Me! I don’t know much about Richmond, other than it is close to Washington DC :)
Lindsay J. says
RICHMOND ME! I knew Richmond was the capital of Virginia, but I like to refer to it as the “Home of the world famous John & Sherry from YHL.” :)
Allie ~This Yellow House says
RICHMOND ME PLEASE!!!!
I know that it’s the capital of VA and its where my fav bloggers live. I’ve never traveled that far north but I’ve always wanted to visit there after I read y’all’s posts about it. It looks like a really cool town! Plus I really wanna meet y’all!
Heather says
RICHMOND ME! My parents always said that if they ever moved somewhere other than where they live it would be Richmond.
Sayward says
RICHMOND ME! I planned a detailed three day vacation to Richmond this summer, and then our trip got cancelled. I’m excited to make it there eventually!
Brooke says
RICHMOND ME!! This sounds like so much fun!
Honestly, I don’t know much–my old roommate/good friend just moved there from CO with her husband and little boys. They bought a bike/triathalon shop there. So my knowledge of Richmond includes: there is a shop there called Three Sports; you guys live there; it’s the capitol of VI (right?).
Amber says
RICHMOND ME!
What do I know about Richmond? That it IS the capital BUT! it doesn’t stop there…my very favorite, ever so clever, always awesome DIY family resides there! It’d be a wonderful opportunity to get to see a few familiar to them things through my eyes for a while.
Stacy Marvin says
RICHMOND ME!!!
It has one of the oldest municipal park systems in the United States!
Brittani says
RICHMOND ME!!! Richmond was also the capital of the Confederacy.
A says
RICHMOND ME, Richmond is not part of a county…according to wikapedia ;)
Kelly says
Richmond Me!
Erin says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know anything but would love to learn and explore the city with my husband and little girl.
Joy says
RICHMOND ME!!
I think the only “fact” I know about Richmond (past the obvious that you mentioned) is that it is the setting for one of my favorite book series by Patricia Cornwell! Both you and her make the city sound gorgeous! :)
Laura says
Richmond me!
fact about richmond–it was the capital of the confederacy
Brad says
RICHMOND ME… the wife and I will be celebrating our 4th anniversary on November 8th (although we’ve been together 12 years total, we’ve only been married for 4 of them) and I know Richmond, VA would be an awesome place to celebrate!
Michelle says
“RICHMOND ME”
Without consulting the Google, all I can tell you about Richmond is that it’s where you guys live. Seriously, I even forgot that it was the capital. What can I say, they covered that in the 7th grade and that was a long time ago! I suppose if I were to be so lucky as to win, I would never forget that’s the capital again. :)
Anna Sebok says
RICHMOND ME!!
Patrick Henry delivered his famous speech “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!” in Richmond at St. John’s Church in 1775!!