***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.
Caroline Spangler says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond has a really awesome zoo!
Stephanie L. says
RICHMOND ME! I think the most important thing to know is..you guys live there!
Katy says
Richmond me!
I’ve never experienced our state capital, since lving right outside d.c. seems to eclipse it.
Megan says
Richmond me!!
Actually while in college I once wrote a paper about electric street cars and how they were a huge part in the boom of the industrial revolution. And in fact, the first electric street car was in Richmond, VA!
Jane in NV says
Richmond me would be an exciting adventure visiting all the places you have shared. What a great idea!!!
Kellie says
RICHMOND ME! I gotta be honest, I don’t know much, I think that’s why I need to visit!
Jeremy says
Richmond me!
Richmond is the site of Patrick Henry’s famous “Give Me Liberty” speech. (I knew my occupation would come in handy some time.)
Mary M says
RICHMOND ME! All I know about Richmond is I really need to check it out after reading all it has to offer on your blog!
Jen says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
I will admit that I don’t know much about Richmond, besides that you live there and that the pictures John posts on Instagram of his morning runs are beautiful!
Thanks for the awesome giveaway! My 30th birthday is the weekend before so I would absolutely love to win!
Courtney Douget says
RICHMOND ME! Iknew that Richmond is a beautiful city in probably the most beautiful state
Katie says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I only know it’s the capital of Virginia. In 3rd grade when we learned it, we remembered it like this: Virginia is full of Rich-mon(s)-DUH. :) Whatever works!
Virginia says
Richmond me! Yall live there. And so does the beautiful Jefferson hotel!
steve says
Richmond me…
Don’t know anything but would love to go!
Lili says
Richmond me! Porfavor!
Fact: I know Richmond is a place I want to visit someday and this would be sooooo perfect! :)
Jen says
RICHMOND ME!
All I know is it’s where you live. :-)
Laura says
Richmond Me!
By visiting the Richmond Wiki page, I learned that Six Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in the Richmond area! Sounds pretty impressive :)
Abby says
Richmond me! Richmond has a beuatiful Capitol building. Not so much a fact as my personal opinion, but it’s a gorgeous building.
Amy says
Richmond me! I don’t know much about it…but i’d be happy to learn more!
robert says
Richmond me! They are the home of Ukrop cupcakes – which if I win this, I am def trying.
Katie S. says
RICHMOND ME!
All I remember is that in 3rd grade when we were learning state capitals, I remembered Richmond because: Virginia is full of Rich-mon(s)-DUH. Whatever works, I guess :)
alexandra @ sweet betweens [blog] says
Richmond me!
I know from way too many drives home to New jersey from Tennessee that Richmond is at the intersection of Interstates 95 and 64!
Casey says
Richmond me!
Richmond is in Virginia, It’s a historical kind of place, and I had to skip it on my road trip this summer :-( I want to go!
Allison says
RICHMOND ME! Don’t know much but I’d love to see the river and I secretly want to move there one day (outta NYC) to raise kids since you guys make it sound so delightful and family-friendly.
david says
richmond me! i don’t know any facts – but I will if i visit!
Ellen says
RICHMOND ME! I’ve never been to VA, but would love to learn more about beautiful Richmond!
Emily Woodley says
Richmond me! I actually live in Richmond, but I’d fly a sweet friend in to celebrate this awesome giveaway with me :) One of my favorite facts about Richmond is that Patrick Henry gave his famous “give me liberty or give me death” speech here!
Sarah says
RICHMOND ME!
Um….I don’t know very many facts except that John and Sherry Petersik (who are my favorite bloggers ever) live there!
katie cole says
Richmond ME!!!!
PLEASE!
wanda says
RICHMOND ME! i’ve heard richmond is really pretty, and would love to see it for myself.
Stephanie Durnam says
RICHMOND ME! Our family has never been to that part of the country and it would be so much fun to visit!
Kelsey says
RICHMOND ME, please oh please! Honestly, the only thing I know about Richmond is that you live there, but I would LOVE to visit! Reading about it and seeing pictures on your blog make it sound like a dream. Oh goodness. Please let me visit!
erin says
RICHMOND ME!
can’t say i know much about your city. HOWEVER, i would love to see that all change when i win this awesome giveaway!
mija says
richmond me! never been there, but hope to get a chance to soon!
Shelley says
“RICHMOND ME”
I know I’ve never been… :)
Jennie says
RICHMOND ME, please! :)
allison says
RICHMOND ME!
Its the capital of Virginia!
Sarah K says
Richmond ME! I know NOTHING about Richmond so it would be fun to explore!
Megan says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know much about Richmond….. Yet! Everything I know about Richmond is through this blog! Can’t wait to learn more!
Kasey says
Richmond Me!!!! I have driven through Virginia but never vacationed there. I could really use a vacation for my husband and myself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gina says
Richmond Me!
We lived in Richmond for several years and my daughter was born there. Would love to visit again…..it’s been so long! Beautiful city!
Kelly says
RICHMOND ME!
I used to swim in the A-10 conference in college and swam against the U Richmond spiders for 4 years!
Suki says
Richmond me!! I have been to Richmond once in passing. I know it exists!! And that you live there. Yup. That’s purty much it!
Amanda @ Two Blue Pillars says
RICHMOND ME! I know nothing about Richmond, which is why I should win – so I can explore!
Erica says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
I live in Richmond..Chesterfield to be exact. I just moved up here in 2009. I love it. I love the Boathouse but I only went to the one in Midlothian I never been to the one in Rocketts Landing. I just found out that it is called the River City. I would love to go to the different features in the city.
Joseph LeBlanc says
Richmond me!
I don’t know anything about Richmond except that I would be considered the best husband in the world if my wife got to go there to meet ya’ll. She loves your blog!
Catie says
Richmond me!
I would LOVE to go visit Richmond, fun fact being that it is a beautiful city and I’m considering moving there in the near future!
Jodi says
Richmond me!
I recently learned that VCU in Richmond is the top public art school in the country. Would love to come visit and learn more.
Rachele says
RICHMOND ME!
Yup, all I know about Richmond is that it’s the capital of Virginia and y’all live there. :-)
If I get the chance to visit, then I’m sure to learn more…hint! hint! lol!
Lori Ellsworth says
Richmond Me! My fifth grader is memorizing the 50 states and capitols, so I have just re-learned that Richmond is the capitol of VA.
Keri says
Richmond Me!