***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.
Emily says
RICHMOND ME!
I know sadly little about Richmond, other than what I’ve learned from YHL. But I do know it’s where my boyfriend’s cousin went to college, and she *loved* it!
Farrah says
Richmond me! Wow, this would be delightful! One thing I know about Richmond is that it’s an independent city, meaning it is not part of a county. Very interesting to a geek like me!
Susan says
Richmond me!
Jane says
Richmond me! I think University of Richmond has the only spider mascot…
Melissa says
RICHMOND ME! It’s the old capital of the South (and a pretty awesome place still!)
Allison says
RICHMOND ME! I know the University of Richmond’s mascot is “Spiders”!
Mary says
RICHMOND ME! I know nothing about Richmond- would love to visit and learn, though!
adriane Wacker says
Richmond me…I dont know much about Richmond and that’s why I would love to go! All the way from Nevada…
julie says
RICHMOND ME! My husband and I have fond memories of Richmond since he lived there right when we met. One of our dogs was named Carrie after Cary St.
Erica says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
I know its the capital of Virginia, where you live, and a beautiful city based on all the pics I have seen.
Taylor says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Richmond was the capital of the confederacy! I also know I really want to visit!
Beth says
RICHMOND ME! And I have just learned the Richmond is known as The River City. :)
Amanda says
RICHMOND ME! Your hometown baseball team is the Flying Squirrels and named following a city wide contest!
Jessie K says
RICHMOND ME!!!!! One of a few reasons I love Richmond: Not many people outside of it know how cool it is (it’s like secret) AND it has the best Italian restaurant EVAH!!!!!!!!! Mamma Zu!!!!!
Amanda Miller says
RICHMOND ME! My brother lives in Mechanicsville, just outside of Richmond, so I have had a few experiences in the city. The coolest thing to me is that you can be eating at a restaurant, have a train going right by you, in the middle of a city but you also have a beautiful river to look at. It’s so different than most other cities. (or any cities where we’re from in Michigan!)
Lauren says
RICHMOND ME!
Laura Wood says
A weekend in Richmond – sign me up!
Jessica Tierney says
“RICHMOND ME”
I know very little about Richmond, but am dying over that Jefferson Hotel (it’s gorgeous!) and the Boathouse. It looks fabulous!
Roberta Prost says
RICHMOND ME…Richmond International Raceway hosts 2 races a year including the last race for a driver to make it into the play offs.
Hillary C says
RICHMOND ME!
My fiance’s family lives in Richmond and we absolutely adore the city’s culture! We are getting married this Saturday and would love to be able to spend some time with them and FINALLY get to meet you all!
Jenny says
RICHMOND ME! I know Richmond is the home of my favorite DIY blog!
Jayce says
RICHMOND ME!! I know I want a free vacation there! :)
Kate says
RICHMOND ME!!! All I know is that my favorite bloggers live there!!! :) I’ve always appreciated your posts about local attractions and restaurants. Ooooh to see them for myself! Here’s to hoping!
Nicole C. says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know much about Richmond, other than I’d love this trip : )
Also, I love all the Pony Pasture pics you post on Instagram – it seems like such a dreamy spot!
Kaitlyn says
Richmond me! We are thinking about places we’d like to move when my husband finishes school, and Richmond is on the list! We know Richmond is an affordable, family-friendly city with LOTS of great things to do, and we’d love to come see it!
Angela says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that 8 presidents were born in Richmond. (My DH and I were playing Jeopardy one night and I got that final question correct!)
Alison says
RICHMOND ME
Hello! Did you know that the first map of Richmond was drawn by William Mayo?
Hoping I win for a map shout out! :)
Have a lovely day!
Sky says
RICHMOND ME! I know that Richmond has the coolest Folk Music Festival I’ve ever attended, and I’m looking forward to this weekend for that very reason! I’m lucky to have family there, so I have an excuse to visit already but SEEING YOU GUYS would be bonus times a bajillion.
~sky
Jessica says
Richmond Me!
I don’t know anything except that it’s the capital. I’d love to go and learn more about it :)
Catherine says
RICHMOND ME! I know absolutely nothing about Richmond, but the two of you make it seem more adorable and appealing!
Julie says
RICHMOND ME!
Union Passenger Railway, the first successful electric street railway, was formed in Richmond in 1888.
emiles says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
It’s one of the 13 original colonies, amazing right?
Shellie says
RICHMOND ME!
Ohh deal lord. I was already giddy with the thought of winning the trip to see you guys, but when I just read there is a Chihuly exibit there I literally squealed out loud. It’s kind of my main goal in life to own a peice of his art someday. For reals.
What do I know about Richmond? Only that it is home to the Brangelina of blogging. So excited!
Kim says
RICHMOND ME! I really know nothing about Richmond except what you have told us, but I am very interested in discovering more!
Kelly V. says
Richmond me! It is where my brother-in-law lives & goes to school :) I’d love to get up there & visit!
Lyndsey says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
I don’t know many facts ab Richmond do I went to my trusty friend Google and found out in 2011 the population of Richmond was 205,533!
Sarah MC says
RICHMOND ME!
One thing I know about Richmond: I want to go there!
Sara Coffey says
RICHMOND ME!
I know nothing about Richmond other than it’s where you live and it has some gorgeous views early in the morning when John is on his runs (thanks, Instagram!).
Ryan says
RICHMOND ME!
The Richmond Braves are one of the farm teams connected to OUR Atlanta Braves! Was Richmond as upset as Atlanta was at the TERRIBLE in-field fly call last week? I hope so!
Brianne says
RICHMOND ME! Fun fact is that the Richmond Home Depot stays in business because of YHL. Would love to see your city!
Jessica says
Richmond me! Fact of the matter is – I know nothing, except that I have never been there and would love to check out your neck of the woods! :)
Jessica says
RICHMOND ME!
Starting in 2013, the Washington Redskins will start holding their training camp in Richmond, VA. :)
Lynn R says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond has a lot of cast-iron architecture, because it was a center of iron manufacturing in the late 19th century.
I’d love to see it in person!
Emily Siler says
Oops sorry I forgot to put RICHMOND ME. Richmond is the capital of Virginia and is an independent city not affiliated with any county. It is a beautiful city, my husband’s family lives there and we like to visit.
Stephanie R. says
RICHMOND ME!!
I just know that Richmond is the capitol of VA and that I’m dying to visit!!!
Debbie says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know much about Richmond, but we would love to visit!
Anna A. says
RICHMOND ME!… I know that you should give the trip away to me despite living in Alaska because I will put up my own pennies to fly somewhere on the “lower 48” just to make it happen!
Jennie says
“RICHMOND ME”
I know nothing about Richmond which is why I need to win!! Would love to visit!!
Michelle M says
Richmond Me:
Richmond became the capital of Virginia in 1780.
jessica says
Richmond me!
I knew it was the capital and that you live there. I’ve heard there are some beautiful homes and architecture to see! Would love to visit!