***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.
Sam says
Richmond Me!! :)
Sara says
Richmond me! My husband used to live in RIchmond and I would love a chance to see the city! Even better would be to see the two of you speak and get to have my book signed!!
Abbe says
RICHMOND ME! i know that richmond just got a whole lot cooler in my mind after reading about this giveaway! :)
Victoria says
Richmond Me!
At the St. John’s Church in 1775, Patrick Henry gave his “Give me liberty or give me death” speech.
Julie says
Richmond Me! I know that Virginia is lovely and I’d like to visit!
laura says
Richmond me :)
Erin S. says
RICHMOND ME! Please?
My fact: I have never been there! All the more reason to send me there! :)
Jennifer says
Ohhhh, Richmond me! Don’t know much, but I’d LOVE to learn! :)
Shelley Brown says
Richmond Me!
I do not know much about Richmond, but I would love to know more in November!!!
How fun!
Kristy says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Richmond is located at 37°32?18.05?N 77°27?41.42?W
Ali says
RICHMOND ME!
I’ve always wanted to visit Richmond, Virginia home John and Sherry of Young House Love! From what I’ve learned from some of your blog post about this city I know I WOULD love it! My husband and I can’t wait to visit! I love how Richmond has tons of natural beauty, historic homes and lots to do indoors and outdoors! It’s one of those cities I know I must visit soon!
~ Ali
Beth A. says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I know that Richmond is a great city, and that it would be awesome to meet you guys!
Jessica L. says
RICHMOND ME!
I know Richmond is the 3rd largest city in Virginia, but the only VA city I want to be in come November 8th!
Anne says
Richmond Me……capital city of Virginia
Ruth Ann says
Richmond Me!!! I know that Virginia is beautiful in the fall and we would love to come!
Laura A. says
RICHMOND ME!
I really don’t know a whole lot about Richmond, I would love to visit and learn more in person!
I’ll be crossing my fingers. :)
Dana says
RICHMOND ME
It’s home to VCU
Susan Paris says
Richmond Me! Home of the Richmond Spiders
Ryan says
RICHMOND ME
It is not part of any county.
Lauren says
Richmond Me!!!!! I know that I loved the Tobacco Company (?) when I visited the city for work in the summer. Such a cool restaurant!!
Allison Jabaay says
Richmond me! I just learned that the Washington Redskins will be doing their summer training camp in Richmond starting next year.
Allison M. says
RICHMOND ME! All I really know about Richmond is that you guys live there and that it’s the capital city. I want to see it someday!
Tracy Mansfield says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is home to great thrift stores and an amazing auction every Thursday night.
Melissa P. says
Richmond me! I used to live in Richmond. I would love the chance to come back for a visit. I miss it.
Luke says
Richmond Me! Um… I know it’s the capital of Virginia – but I love smaller cities and the South!
Abby says
Richmond me… All I know about Richmond is that you guys live there and I would love to see it.
Sarahincola says
Richmond me! So fun!
karlye says
RICHMOND ME – the iris is the flower of the city of richmond
Rachel W says
RICHMOND ME
I know Richmond is in Virginia!
Robynn says
Richmond me! You live there, some family got married there and it’s a cool place
Leah says
Richmond me! I didn’t know a lot about the city before reading your blog, but now I know you live there!
Sarah says
Richmond me!!!!!! Never been there but would love to learn more
RosanaR says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
Sadly, I only knew of it since it was the capital of VA. But ever since I found out my fave bloggers, you guys!, are from there, I’ve been googling all the interesting places one can visit as a tourist !
Emily Hamilton says
Richmond me!
my college roommate was from Richmond and I’ve always wanted to visit!
Katie says
Richmond me! My husband has family there but I’ve never been to visit. Fingers crossed!
Amie and Simon says
Richmond Me!
What I know about Richmond is that I live in a city with the same name – although in British Columbia, Canada – and I would happily drive down to Bellingham or Seattle to enter the ‘lower 48’ to win the contest!
Fun fact: my Richmond and your Richmond are both about the same size (~200 thousand people).
Sue says
Richmond me !!!
The only things I know about Richmond are that it’s in Virginia and that you guys live there!
Kristin says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond was the capital of the Confederacy, after they moved it from Montgomery, AL.
Sorry I’m such a history nerd.
Rachel says
RICHMOND ME
I’m sad to say that I don’t know anything about Richmond…but I would still love to visit and learn all there is to learn while I’m there!
Shannon L says
Richmond me!! My bro-in-law lives there and we love it!!
sarah r. says
RICHMOND ME!
all i know about richmond is it is where you guys live. :) you’re my claim to fame!
Mindy says
RICHMOND ME!!
Richmond is home to the designers, writers, jack-n-jill of all trades bloggers who got me hooked on reading blogs!! Seriously, you were my first :)
Kim M says
RICHMOND ME! I grew up in a very small town on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. So, I know that Richmond is Virgina’s Capital. But, I was only there once as a child. It would be nice to see it again as an adult. Btw….you guys rock!
Sarah Ott says
Richmond me! I don’t know much about Richmond other than it’s the capitol city!
Kate M says
Richmond me! I know I drove through there one time, and that’s about all I know about Richmond.
amber says
Richmond me! Capitol!
christy g says
Richmond me. Fact I wish I was there and not here. Richmond has real fall, texas does not.
Samantha says
RICHMOND ME!
John and Sherry live there! :)
Kristi P. says
Richmond Me!
I know my favorite bloggers live there. I can’t wait to meet you guys!!!
Perri Budd says
Richmond me!!! I have only been to Richmond once but it was a super cool town. I think I remember you don’t have any professional sports teams.