***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.
Jennifer says
RICHMOND ME! Would love the opportunity to visit Richmond and see you both speak. I enjoy reading your blog and appreciate your tips.
Maura says
Richmond me! I need to come to richmond to find out a fact!
Stacy L. says
RICHMOND ME!
So we don’t have far to go (Richmond is a 1.5 hour drive) — but we’d still love to win! Richmond was the capital of the Confederate States, and is my husband’s hometown, after all.
Shannon says
RICHMOND ME! Did you know that discovering little-known facts about Richmond just got easier, thanks to a Library of Virginia Internet project.
Marci says
Richmond meeeee!!!
Liz G. says
RICHMOND ME!!!
JJohn says
Richmond me! All I know is that you two live there.
Amanda says
Richmond me! I just know its where you guys live and it sounds like a great city to visit! :)
Meghan says
“Richmond me”
I know Richmond has seasons unlike steamy Florida this of year. I could use a break from the heat so I should win :)
Laura D says
RICHMOND ME…
I know it is in Virginia and that you love living there. It would be so awesome to win this!!
Donita says
“Richmond Me!” John and Sherry, my favorite DIY bloggers, live there!
Sandy says
Richmond Me!! We’re big outdoors people and we’ve always heard its a great city for spending time outside!
Lauren says
RICHMOND ME! From y’alls instagram feed, I know Richmond has some beeeeautiful fall scenery (and sunrises on John’s runs)! Looks pretty scenic!
Kelly says
RICHMOND ME!!! My best friend from work has just moved back there and it would be fab to see him and his wife in their element!! And maybe Sherry, John, Clara and of course my fav Petersik, Burger :)
Pat says
Richmond me! Richmond is the home of Virginia Commonwealth University!
April says
RICHMOND ME!
The “give me liberty or give me death” speech was said in Richmond, VA!
Kate says
RICHMOND ME!
FACT: Your Richmond is much nicer than the Richmond I live near in California. So I’d like to see yours :)
Chris Chaguinian says
Richmond me! I know that is is beautiful and that I would love to move there.
Gretchen says
RICHMOND ME!!
I don’t know anything about Richmond, sad to say. This is why I need to win! I also need to win because that’s my birthday weekend!!
Kate says
RICHMOND ME!
i actually know next to nothing about Richmond. Clearly, I’m waiting with bated breath to be educated via field trip :)
Jeb says
RICHMOND ME!!
My birthday weekend!
shannon says
richmond me! i need to learn more about richmond, so i should really take a trip there…. :)
Stephanie says
Richmond me! I know that a river runs through Richmond!
Maritel says
RICHMOND ME!! John, Sherry, Burger, and Clara live there!
rebann123 says
RICHMOND ME!
I knew it was the capitol … and that’s about it. I’d love to visit and learn more!
Emily W says
Richmond Me!
I seriously know nothing about Richmond.
Sarah in Indiana says
Richmond me! I know that Richmond was the Confederate capitol, but it seems like a really interesting and beautiful city that I’d love to visit.
Jessica says
Richmond me!!! Great museums!
Daniel says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
I think Richmond’s about dead center between the most northern and southern points of the east coast of the US. That’s what I know!
Nicole says
Richmond ME! I’ve never been to this part of Virginia, but I am certain my favorite thing there is YOUR family! This would be the most lovely early birthday getaway.
Laura says
Richmond me!!! This sounds like a blast!
Cindy P. says
Richmond Me!!!! I don’t know much about Richmond but would love to win this and learn lots (plus meet you guys)!!!
Janis Shaffer says
Richmond Me!! The only thing I know about it is that the Petersiks live there! but would love to come visit!
Tomissa says
Richmond Me!
I haven’t been to Richmond yet, so this is the perfect opportunity to learn more about it!
L. Stern says
richmond me!!!!
Melissa Gabriel says
Richmond me! Richmond Has tons of history- I’d love to experience it!
Cara says
RICHMOND ME!
Home of John, Sherry, Clara, Burger and a Chick-filet.
Dianna says
Richmond me! Most of what I know of Richmond is circa 1865, so surely it won’t do me much good navigating the city now! But I thought it was lovely when my family visited some time ago, particularly with all of the monuments around town.
Jadee says
Richmond me! Rva is a foodie town.
Zvezd says
Richmond me!
I had never paid too much attention to Richmond, but now it’s “The city the YHL lives in!” I’d love to visit and try the cupcakes you guys always use for Clara’s bday, etc. YUM!
Colleenie says
“RICHMOND ME” Heard it has a great art museum and you both live there so it has to be lovely.
Robin McGonigle says
RICHMOND me!!!! Richmond is the capital of Virginia! And VA is is actually a commonwealth…not a state. :)
Mindi says
Richmond me!!!! I only know that it is on a short list of places I’d like to live one day! This would be the perfect time to see of that dream is a reality!
Irene says
I’ve always wanted to visit Richmond. I hear it’s such a wonderful place.
I love you blog and can’t wait to read the book. Thanks!
Karen says
Richmond Me! Richmond, VA is the “river city” just like Sacramento, CA which is where I’m from.
Melissa Gabriel says
Richmond me!!!!!
janice says
“RICHMOND ME” and tell us…
BONUS QUESTION: … one fact you know about Richmond:
I know nothing except what you just shared!!! :)
Ryann says
RICHMOND ME! Just learned that Matt Lauer is from Richmond, and Edgar Allan Poe- even Tom Wolfe?!
Ali says
Richmond Me!
I got to briefly drive through RVA once and was psyched to see so many porch ceilings painted light blue like your old sunroom. It’s a little southern tradition I learned about from YHL.
Lyndy D says
Richmond Me!! Please!! I’d love to be in Richmond on a YHL adventure with a side trip to one of your many quilt shops nearby! I have fond memories of a family vacation visit to your interesting city and also enjoyed it as a setting in Patricia Cornwell’s early Scarpetta novels. Best wishes on your book tour!