***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! I don’t know much about Richmond — all the more reason to visit! :)
Emily says
Richmond ME!!!
I know it’s a beautiful city and my brother lives near there. Would love to come hear you two speak!!!
Cathee says
RICHMOND ME!
Sounds amazing…thanks for always looking out for your readers! Should I say, “visitors” instead as that’s what I’ll be when I win. YAY!
Audrey says
RICHMOND ME! The only thing I know about Richmond is that y’all live there, but I would love to visit!!
beth says
RICHMOND ME!
I was there in 1993 when my brother looked at the University of Richmond – don’t remember much from that trip!!
Lauren says
RICHMOND ME. Okay so I am in N. Virginia so it’s not that I can’t make it to Richmond on my own, but this sounds so fun and amazing!!!
Lesley L says
Richmond Me! Capital of VA and from your pics it looks like a beautiful place.
Sarah says
Richmond Me!
This is where some of my favorite blogggers live!
Jenny says
RICHMOND ME!
I know nothing about Richmond (other than I’m sure I wouldn’t be able to squeeze in all the shopping I want in just 3 days) but I just googled, and learned that the state flower of Virgina is the Dogwood which is my favortie!
Tara S says
Richmond me! My husband and I met in Charlottesville back 2003 (we are now married for 5 years with two kids). Our first Christmas together he got me tickets to see a Ballet in Richmond. It was a really fun evening that he planned for me! I guess not really a Richmond “fact” but a Richmond “memory”.
Ashley says
RICHMOND ME!
All I know about Richmond is that it is the Capital of Virginia.
andrea says
RICHMOND ME!!!
my favorite part about Richmond is that my best friend lives there!! We would have SO much fun!
Hillary Jackson says
Richmond Me!
Fact…An advertising agency named the Martin Agency is there. I interviewed there back in the day but sadly didn’t take the job. Would love a second chance to experience the city and you guys!
Ashley B. says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that Richmond is in Virginia. I would love to learn more!!
Hillary says
RICHMOND ME!
Kate says
RICHMOND ME!!!! Richmond is on the James River. :)
Katie A. says
Richmond Me:
I know they used to be home to the Richmond Braves, who have now moved to Atl.
Kirsten says
RICHMOND ME! What an awesome prize! Here’s my fact – During the Civil War, many of the buildings were set on fire by the retreating Confederates when the Grant finally captured the city.
Jenny says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know much about Richmond but you make it look amazing so I’d love to visit
Tracy says
Richmond me!
I do know that it was the Confederate capital…The hubs and I passed through for a day, and made it to the Confederate White House. But there was so much more I wanted to do, including the art museum, so this would be awesome. Not to mention getting to see you guys speak!
Kristin says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond’s coordinates are 37 degrees N, 77 degrees W. :)
Megan says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond has a great children’s museum!
Kiley Louis says
RICHMOND ME!!
All of the facts i know about Richmond have come from reading you blog:) But i now know it is a great family-friendly place to live! Also when i used to live in NC, passing through Richmond was always my signal that i was about halfway to Cary!
Beth says
RICHMOND ME! I’m pretty sure Richmond was the capital of the Confederate States during the Civil War.
michael k. says
RICHMOND ME!
Danielle says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Ashley says
RICHMOND ME! I would love to explore Richmond! I went once for a conference, but spent very little time outside of the Jefferson. I want to go back!
Sarah says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know anything about Richmond other than it’s the capitol! Sounds like a neat place to visit.
Kathleen says
RICHMOND ME! I know it’s the state capitol and an old childhood friend went there for college. That’s about it!
Ashley Shean says
Richmond me! I lived there for seven years and think it’s one of the raddest, most livable cities in America. Bonus fact: The Monument Ave 10K is one of the largest 10Ks in the country!
Kristi says
Richmond me!!
I don’t a lot about Richmond – but I can’t wait to learn all about it!!
Beth says
Richmond Me!!! I’ve been to Virgina, but it was a very long time ago… what a wonderful weekend get-away!
Jess says
RICHMOND ME!!
Shannon C says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know anything about Richmond except what I’ve learned from you guys, but I can tell you that every time I say it, it’s to the tune of the states and capitals song (I wish you could hear it) …. Richmond, Virginia……. Kind of with a do-do-de-do-do rhythm and and a down pitch on virginIA. Awesome memories of 4th grade.
Brandy G says
Richmond me!! :-)
Allisen says
RICHMOND ME! I really know nothing about Richmond other than what you tell me, but I’d LOVE to learn more!
Jillian says
Richmond me! I know that there’s an Edgar Allen Poe house/museum nearby!
Alyse says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Richmond has a population of 205,533 people. It is an independent city that is not part of any county and it is headquarters for 7 companies on the Fortune 500 list. Richmond is also the third largest metropolitan area in Virgina.
Megan says
Richmond me! I know absolutely nothing about Richmond, but I’d love to visit someday.
Carrie @DreamGreenDIY says
“RICHMOND ME”
Richmond…I know that it’s the closest Home Goods store to us!! (we live in Lynchburg, VA) – Pretty dern important!! ;) That and Cary Street is just one of the coolest streets to wonder along…
Tiffany says
Richmond me! The only thing I know about Richmond is that my parents lived there in the 60’s and they LOVED it!
Penny says
RICHMOND ME!!
I know it’s where you live, that’s it!
Corey says
Richmond me! I don’t know much about Richmond other than every time I drove through it (I grew up in VA but now live in NYC) I have always wished I could stop and explore! Looks like a really great place.
Cait says
As a local Richmond-er, I know this giveaway is INCREDIBLE!! Wow, awesome. From the Jefferson to the Boathouse and the shopping. Jealous.
SO sad to see that the tickets are sold out for R*Home and I won’t get to see you guys speak. I’ve been waiting for those dates, I should have known better that it would sell out! :( I’ll keep an eye out for the other date!
Sarah says
Richmond me!! Interesting fact – the first Thanksgiving in North America was held in Virginia in 1619.
Rachel H. says
RICHMOND ME!
You guys are the only thing I know about the city :)
Jami says
RICHMOND ME
The James River flows east through Richmond. I’ve never been there, but would love to visit!!
Courtney says
Richmond me!
And the only fact I know is that is pretty, but that might be an opinion so how about that its in VA!
Sarah says
RICHMOND ME! Sadly, I don’t know much about Richmond, BUT I grew up in Mason City, Iowa, which is also known as “River City” thanks to The Music Man. Seems like it’s meant to be!
Tiffany says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I drove “through” Richmond on 95 and know it has some pretty impressive highway/bridge structures….however, after seeing all of John’s instagram pictures from his runs and your amazing shopping locales, I wish I could have spent more time there on my road trip rather than just passing by!!!!