***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 Miller says
RICHMOND ME! Other that it being the capital of Virginia and the town where the Young House Love peeps live, I know nothin! Which is why I really need to visit!!!
Kathryn says
RICHMOND ME
I know that Richmond has awesome public schools- my brother-in-law grew up there, and apparently they used to give each kid a macbook for the year, long before there were tablets, and at at least one of the high schools they offer language options like Russian and Latin. Pretty cool!
Merideth says
RICHMOND ME
It’s sometimes called the fan because the streets form a fan shape.
Madeline says
RICHMOND ME!!
I don’t really know anything about Richmond but everything you’ve posted about it in the past has made me really want to visit! It looks like a city right up my alley :)
Desiree says
Richmond me!
All I know is that’s where y’all live, but with all those great giftcards to all those cool spots to visit, I’d love to learn more!
Alisa says
Richmond me!
Jamie Bachicha says
Richmond me! You guys live in Richmond.
Katie V. says
Richmond me! All I really know is that it’s the capital and that you live there. Obviously I need to visit and learn more!
Danielle Schaefer says
RICHMOND ME!
I knew it was the capitol of Virginia and I’ve driven through it once but would love to get a chance to visit! What an awesome give away!
Dani says
RICHMOND ME!
I have never been to Richmond or Virginia for that matter but I just know I would fall in love with it! Especially after following your blog and seeing lots of fun places!
Megan says
RICHMOND ME!!! Richmond is a city I would LOVE to visit :)
Annie says
Richmond me! I don’t know very much about your city, but I would love to learn!
Abbey says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond has about 5 million visitors each year…I hope to be one of them!
Trisha says
Richmond me! I know it has a beautiful river thanks to all of the amazing pictures you post!
sherri says
RICHMOND ME! Please. This would be so fun. Eight United States Presidents were born in Virginia: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, William Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, and Woodrow Wilson.
Beth B. says
RICHMOND ME! I know nothing about Richmond except that it’s where you live and where I want to be!!!
Maria-Jade says
RICHMOND ME!!! I don’t know a lot about Richmond, but I would love to visit and meet you guys!
Maria says
RICHMOND ME!
Ahh! I know Richmond is only 3.5 hours from DC but we never can find the time to get there! I want to go so badly! :) :) Thanks for this crazy nice giveaway!
Kim S. says
Richmond Me! I know the University of Richmond is there.
Erin says
RICHMOND Me! :D
I did know it was the capital of VA and that you live there!
Lauren says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that Richmond is south of Washington D.C. I used to live in the suburbs of D.C. when I was young.
Monica Crowder says
RICHMOND ME!!!! I have been waiting to register to win this! I would so bring my hubby and have a nice vacation since we havent had without the kids in 3 years. I so knew Richmond was the River City. I would love to be able to take morning runs along the river. :):):)
Monica
Heidi says
RICHMOND ME….a place I have never been and would LOVE to visit!
Bree says
Richmond ME! I’m not sure I know much about Richmond, guess I’ll need to come and find out!
Ashley says
RICHMOND ME
I didn’t know that Richmond was the capital of Virginia, I’ve never been to VA, the River City looks like a great place to live!
Kelley says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond is a short drive to IKEA in Potomac Mills (and that makes me jealous)!
Erin says
Richmond me!!! The only thing I really know about Richmond is that my friend grew up in the area and I visited once!
teri woods says
Richmond me…lovely city of rivers
Kimberly says
RICHMOND ME! I’ve been there for work before but hardly know anything but where the good hotels are and where to eat.
Mallory says
RICHMOND ME! All I knew was that it’s the capital of Virginia, and I’ve never been!
Katie L says
RICHMOND ME!! What an awesome prize! Did you know that Richmond was the first place in the USA to grow peanuts!? Love me some peanut butter! Way to go Richmond!
Emily S. says
RICHMOND ME!
I know Richmond is the home of the Richmond Spiders, an extremely terrifying Mascot!!
Jeri says
Richmond me!!!! Before I started reading YHL, I had no idea Richmond was such a river city. Wish our river(s) here in KC were even half as beautiful.
Brandy says
RICHMOND ME!!
I really don’t know anything about Richmond, but I would love a visit to find out!!!
jessi says
RICHMOND ME!
The “Give me Liberty or Give me Death” speech by Patrick Henry was given in Richmond at St. John’s Church.
Allison says
RICHMOND ME !!!
My best friend is getting married in Richmond next year!! (does that count as a fact??)
Rebecca B. says
RICHMOND ME! My husband’s best friend from childhood moved to Richmond a little over a year ago. We haven’t been able to visit yet. What a good excuse this would be!
ashley says
RICHMOND ME!
honestly, all i know about richmond is what you’ve shared on here! my husband + i are currently trying to plan a trip east, and i may or may not have said “i don’t know anything about virginia. except that some of my favorite bloggers live there.” :)
Jennifer T says
Richmond me!
I know Richmond is on my list of places to visit!
Angela T. says
RICHMOND ME!
The population of Richmond is around 200,000 – double the size of where I live, Green Bay, WI!
Stephanie says
RICHMOND ME!
I knew it’s the capital of Virginia.
Mary K says
RICHMOND ME . . . In 1775, Patrick Henry delivered his famous, “Give me Liberty or Give me Death”, speech in St. John’s Church in Richmond,VA
Victoria S says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that Richmond has America’s friendliest Marathon! I ran the 8K last year and it was certainly true!
Lauren says
Richmond me! All I know about Richmond is there’s a lot of civil war stuff to check out!
Cameron says
RICHMOND ME!!! – Richmond was the location of General Lee’s surrender to the Union in 1865. I guess I did learn something in 8th grade social studies! :)
Betsy says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond is the third largest city in VA.
Katie says
RICHMOND ME
All I know is that it’s where my favorite bloggers live!
Valerie says
Richmond ME! I know nothing about Richmond, but would love to meet you guys and get to know more about the city you love!
Lou Anne says
RICHMOND ME!
I’ve known of Richmond, Virginia for a while (being born and raised in Kentucky), and always thought of it as a historical city, full of character. Of course, I know you live there, and I also have a coworker whose in-laws live there. I would love, love, love to win this trip!!
Jillian says
Richmond me! I know that’s where my peeps the Petersiks live :)