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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. Linda says

    RICHMOND ME!
    Richmond is in a great location with easy access to the beach, the mountains, and Washington D.C.

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  3. Erin Gallagher says

    RICHMOND ME!!! Richmond is the city where my favorite bloggers live!! And I’d like to be the first creepy person to knock on their door to say hi haha!

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  4. Elizabeth says

    Richmond Me! I know that Richmond is a gem of a city. With fingers crossed (on both hands) that I win this too good to be true prize!

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  5. Theresa says

    RICHMOND ME!!

    I’ve only passed through Richmond going to DC so would love to find out more about this lovely city.

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  7. Margot S. says

    RICHMOND ME!

    I know that you four live there, but would love to see everything the place has to offer if slash when I win a fantabulous freebie such as this!!

    Otherwise, can’t wait to see you in NYC. I’m dragging my boyfriend along, who has hopefully already pre-ordered my YHL book!

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  9. Emily says

    Richmond Me!!!
    Locations featured in the cartoon Doug are inspired and named after areas in Richmond b/c the creator of the show Jim Jinkins was born and raised in Richmond.

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  11. Sarah M says

    Richmond me!!! It’s where Patrick Henry said “give me liberty or give me death!” and the capital and y’all live there :)

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  15. Chrissy S says

    Richmond Me!

    I love Richmond! Lived there for 3 years and would love to get back.
    Fact: Richmond is the 3rd capital of Virginia. First, Jamestown followed by Williamsburg.

    Reply

  16. Laura says

    RICHMOND ME! I don’t know too much about Richmond except that it’s in VA which is pretty close to where we live but I would LOVE to come and see yall! Love your blog :)

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  19. Jenn P says

    RICHMOND ME!!
    I drive through Ricmond every time I head to the beach! I have never stopped there but it sounds like a fun place…maybe someday I’ll get down there since I’m only in Woodbridge, VA!

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  20. Angela says

    RICHMOND ME!!!

    I know that Richmond is in Virginia and its where you guys live! I also know that it looks like an absolutely beautiful place to live! :)

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  21. Brie says

    RICHMOND ME!

    Richmond is the capital city of the great state of Virginia and also where ya’ll live…so it must be awesome! :)

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  22. Laura says

    RICHMOND ME! I only know you guys live there and it’s the capital but I’d love to come and find out more!!!

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  24. Ginger says

    Please….Richmond US(me)
    We are newly weds needing a good vacay and who better to visit than our fave bloggers!!!!

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  25. Jessica says

    RICHMOND ME!!!! FUN FACT/SAD FACT- My best friend and her husband just moved to Richmond from Delaware because of his job. (Her husband is also one of my husband’s closest friends, so double sad! We visited in September and it is such a sweet little town!)

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  26. Meagan says

    RICHMOND ME!
    I knew that Richmond is the capital and that I have always wanted to visit to see all the great old homes and do all the touristy things!

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  27. Heather Segersten says

    RICHMOND ME! I know University of Richmond is there, and it was my first pick when applying to schools way back when. Let’s just say, I am still on the wait list ;)

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  28. Kelsey says

    RICHMOND ME!! My husband and I just moved to VA from California and I am so needing an excuse to see more of the state!

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  30. Joanna says

    Richmond Me! Because of your blog I know it has a beautiful river walk and looks like a really beautiful city.

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  32. Helen H says

    RICHMOND ME!

    I Know Richmond is located in the United States and it’s spelled R-I-C-H-M-O-N-D.

    See how much I need this trip to get more educated? =)

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  35. Theresa says

    Richmond ME! (Even though I live here)

    Three facts about Richmond-ERS:
    1. They loooooove tattoos
    2. They looooove food (especially independent restaurants)
    3. They looooooove to run

    Other things they love: dogs, bikes, outdoor festivals.

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  36. Katie Maahs says

    Richmond me!! I don’t know too many fun facts about Richmond, but I did spend a fun college weekend at the University of Richmond many moons ago!

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    • Mary Thompson says

      You can still get the Amtrak from there. And now MegaBus picks up right out front so it’s a great place to explore while waiting.

  41. LeAnne says

    RICHMOND ME! Sadly, I did not remember from the 8th grade geography capital bee that Richmond is the capital of Virginia. I only know it as the home of John and Sherry and their little ones ……. But don’t worry, I’m only a blog stalker, not a real one ;)

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  48. Nicole says

    Richmond me! I’ve never been to Richmond, and actually – I really don’t know all that much about it, but it looks like a beautiful place to visit!

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  49. Kristine says

    “RICHMOND ME”
    Richmond City
    Pop: 204,214
    Size: 62.5 sq miles
    Originally settled in 1607
    Richmond is the third largest metropolitan area in Virginia
    Richmond is considered the Southern tip of the East Coast .
    Richmond does not host regular season games for any major league professional sports teams.

    AND THAT IS WHAT I KNOW… :)

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