***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.
Leah says
RICHMOND ME! A fact I know about Richmond?–It is the capital of VA :)
Ang says
Richmond me! We just got married and want to honeymoon there – that’s all I know about Richmond!
claire says
RICHMOND ME!!
Did you know that Richmond is in “VIRGINIA” not “WEST VIRGINIA”? Because I did :) Turns out if you tell people you’re from West Virginia they ALWAYS say “I have a cousin in Richmond” … Like always.
KristenL says
RICHMOND ME!
Kait says
RICHMOND ME!
It’s the capital of Virginia! I would love to learn so much more! (which is why I should win!)
Kayla says
RICHMOND ME!
Everything I know about Richmond is from YHL! Home to the Petersiks, lots of family-friends events, great restaurants, awesome sights, and a lot of green initiatives! And to quote 30 Rock… I want to go to there!
Erica says
RICHMOND ME! Capital of Virginia!
Paul says
Richmond me! I only know stuff through your blog – but what I know, makes me want to visit.
Jumana says
Richmond me!
JG says
Richmond Me! My hubby of nearly 20 years and I have NEVER been away on vacation alone together! No honeymoon, six kids, home reno, jobs, etc……our youngest is 17 now. It is time! Richmond is close enough to home, just in case!
Dawne Bell says
Richmond Me.
Puh-leeeaszzzzzze.
Meghan says
Richmond me! I know that you live there and there is a river.
Beth says
RICHMOND ME!!! The only fact I know about Richmond is that when traveling through on 95 the traffic is terrible! but what I have seen is very pretty.
Laura M says
RICHMOND ME! I really don’t know anything about Richmond but would love to visit and learn more.
Mari says
Richmond me!!!!!!! I love Richmond and would love to come an visit again!
Will says
Richmond Me!
Richmond was founded in 1737.
Marcy says
RIchmond me! My inlaws got married there.
Melinda says
RICHMOND ME!!
One fact about Richmond is that I’ve never been there, or even Virginia for that matter!
Debbie says
Richmond me!
Used to drive through there when I was a little girl! Lots of history there!
Sara says
Richmond me!
Fact: it has a dude’s first name built in it.
Will says
Richmond me! I would love to learn some fun facts about Richmond If I win the prize!!
Katie says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond is known for its cast-iron architecture!!
Lauryn says
RICHMOND ME
The Washington Redskins will be holding their training camps in Richmond starting 2013. Hail to the Redskins!!
Mary says
RICHMOND ME!
One of my very best/favorite childhood friend lives in Richmond. Haven’t talked nor seen her in over 25 years!!! It would be a terrific opportunity to win……..
Amanda T. says
Richmond Me! I don’t really know anything about Richmond but I hope to win the trip and learn all about it!
James says
Richmond Me!
Richmond was the capital of the CSA during the Civil War. (I think)
Julie says
Richmond me! Please!
Rachel says
Richmond me! I only know that Richmond is the capitol of Virginia and that you guys live there! I am going to try to come see you guys in Cincinnatti if I don’t win this prize! :)
Alexandra says
Richmond me! I know nothing, that is why I need this trip!!
Emily S. says
RICHMOND ME! Please! Never knew it was the river city.
Ina says
Richmond me, please!!! i know its the capital of VA :). i also know i’ve never been there and would love to visit it someday! someday = November 8 weekend!
Carolyn says
Richmond me!!!!!
Kelli says
RICHMOND ME! Part of Dawson’s Creek was filmed in Richmond at the University of Richmond during the cast’s time in college. Fun Giveaway! WOW!
Sasha P. says
Richmond me!
Well, I know that ya’ll live there, I’m thinking that it’s where the University of Virginia is located-Cavaliers!, and that it’s the home of the Richmond Spiders! Ok, maybe I didn’t know those last two and just asked my husband what he knew about Richmond…sports teams, naturally.
Laura says
Richmond me! I’m from NC (although I live in Seattle now), and I know that when I was growing up, we used to drive through Richmond every time we visited Washington, DC. But I have never spent any time in RIchmond, which is a shame because it looks awesome! I would love to visit!
Alyssa Harper says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that it’s the capital of Virgina and that two very awesome bloggers live there ;)
Lee says
RICHMOND ME!
I know Richmond is beautiful!!
Lauren K. says
RICHMOND ME!
For some reason I think I know that it is was the home of Edgar Allan Poe. Or the Poe museum is in Richmond Maybe? :)
Diana says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know too much about Richmond but that Lincoln movie looks awesome. I’d love to explore a new-to-me city!!
Bill says
RICHMOND ME
My fun fact is that my sister-in-law lives there.
Mary H. says
RICHMOND ME! Being originally from NJ and having lived in Chapel Hill, NC for two years, I have driven through Richmond VA many, many times but have never visited! I know little beyond that your family lives there and the Jefferson Hotel is historic & beautiful!
john says
RICHMOND ME!! I know that there is a man of the same (and likely many others) name living in Richmond
Jennifer R says
RICHMOND ME! Totally got it from WIKI, but did you know that Patrick Henry gave his famous speech, “Give me Liberty or Give me Death”, in 1775 at St. John’s Church in Richmond? I love history and your blog, so this trip would be twice as awesome!
Brooke says
Richmond Me! I know there’s a cool warehouse/studio space for artists that includes “The Wailing Wall”- a room wallpapered with Tammy Faye Baker’s crying face. I just wish I could remember what it’s called!
Emily says
Richmond Me…. Cause I just happen to have November 8th to 11th free!!
Rebecca says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is the capital of the beautiful Commonwealth and is packed with history. It also happens to be where I grew up and where my parents and many friends still live… my husband and I would LOVE the chance to go and take in all the glory of the fall weather!
Nikki says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know anything about Richmond expect it’s the capital of Virginia and my family and I will be stationed in Virgina next year!
Erin E. says
Richmond me! Don’t know much, just that you live there!
Catherine says
RICHMOND ME! I knew nothing about Richmond (besides that it’s the capital of Virginia!) before I became obsessed with you guys a few years ago…but now I know that your city has a beautiful river running through it that looks like a great way to spend an afternoon. I wish I was sunning on rocks right now :)
Erin says
RICHMOND ME! It’s an amazing city with lots of things to do!