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Fab Freebie: Richmond Or Bust!

***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.

RVATrip 1 Airfare

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.

RVATrip 2 Jefferson Hotel

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).

RVATrip 3 R Home For The Holidays

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.

RVATrip 4 Boathouse

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).

RVATrip 5 Stores

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.

RVATrip 6 Museums

  • 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.

Comments

  2. Erika says

    RICHMOND ME!!!

    The only thing I know about Richmond is that it’s where I want to visit and meet you guys this November! :-)

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  3. Michael says

    RICHMOND ME! I was thinking Richmondis the capital of VA but I am not 100% certain. Maybe that’s an additional reason for me to visit…bonus social studies lesson!

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  4. Melissa says

    Richmond Me!
    Wait, I thought Sacramento, California was The River City? No? Okay, I guess it’s just where I live and happens to have a lot of river nearby. Maybe I can come explore Richmond and see what Sacramento is missing:)

    Reply

  8. Melissa says

    RICHMOND ME!! I don’t know much about Richmond, but I love the movie coach carter..and I think it is supposed to take place in Richmond? Haha, hopefully I’ll be able to visit in November and learn more :)

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  9. Bill Henry says

    Richmond Me!

    My wife is a huge fan of yours and there always seems to be a project on the horizon…and I quote “I’m having a Sherry moment”. Scary huh?

    Reply

  14. Beth says

    RICHMOND ME!

    I think the only think I know about Richmond is that it’s the state capital. I would have to look up any other fact, and that would be cheating.

    Reply

  16. Olivia C-F says

    Richmond ME! An amazing opportunity to visit the capital of Virginia and see the places you guys love to visit.
    Thanks again!

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  19. Jen says

    Richmond me!

    I’ve never been to Richmond, but it looks gorgeous! The only fact I know about it is that you guys are there. :)

    Reply

  21. Sarah says

    Richmond Me!
    In Richmond, it is illegal to flip a coin in any eating establishment to determine who buys a cup of coffee. But don’t worry, I’ll buy your coffee if you PICK ME!!!!

    Reply

  23. Rachel says

    RICHMOND ME! WOW! What an awesome giveaway… crazy little known fact, Richmond is the home of some of my favorite bloggers. ;)

    Reply

  24. Kristin Kfoury says

    Richmond me! I know that it’s the home of my alma mater, the University of Richmond and that it’s awesome!

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  28. JEN C says

    RICHMOND ME! I really don’t know anything about Richmond other than that’s where you live. All the pictures you’ve posted make it look like a wonderful place to visit.

    Reply

  36. Charmaine says

    RICHMOND ME!

    Patrick Henry delivered his “Give me liberty or give me death” speech at St. John’s Church in Richmond!

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  37. kristel says

    richmond me!!

    i have never been to richmond, but i know i want to go there because it seems to have the best thrift store finds!!

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  40. Grayson D. says

    RICHMOND ME!!

    The creator of Doug (Jim Jinkins), which was one of the most awesome Nickelodeon shows of the 90’s, was from Richmond. Many locations in the show were named after or inspired by Richmond!

    Reply

  45. Callie Bowers says

    RICHMOND ME!!!!!

    i know richmond is the capitol of virginia and my brother-in-law and sister-in-law live there and LOVE it!!!!

    Reply

  46. Amy says

    RICHMOND ME! I don’t know anything about Richmond but that ya’ll are from there. It seems to be a charming city, though and so I would love to come for a visit.

    Reply

  49. Jana H says

    Richmond ME!
    Yes, I really don’t know much else than Richmond is where you live and that you always seem to have cool places to shop and visit there!!!

    Reply

  50. Rachel says

    RICHMOND ME!! I know it’s where you live and it would be amazing to get the opportunity to visit!!! Congrats on the book!!! So exciting!

    Reply

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