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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

  3. kalee says

    RICHMOND ME!!!! I really only know that it is the capital and home to my FAVORITE bloggers! I want to come visit! :)

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  5. Jennifer says

    Richmond me! I didn’t know anything about Richmond before reading yhl, but now it is a place i would really like to visit (what can I say, you guys are great ambassadors for the city!)

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  7. Alyson says

    Richmond Me!!!!
    I don’t know anything about Richmond. Would love to discover my own facts out about it. It looks beautiful though~esp. in the Fall! :)

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  12. Lindsey Brooker says

    Richmond Me!

    Not only was Spielberg’s “Lincoln” filmed in Richmond, my aunt was an extra in the film and made the trailer!

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  15. Marcia says

    Richmond Me! I know nothing about Richmond, except that you guys live there. Guess I need to go and learn all about it!!!

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  17. Sarah M says

    RICHMOND ME! I LOVE LOVE Richmond. I lived there for one year way back when (and would love to come back and show my husband!). My favorite fun fact is that the Monument Ave 10k (which I ran…once) picks one contestant who gets a head start on everyone else, and then gets $2500 if they win (do they still do that?). I REALLY hope I win!!

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  23. Trina says

    Richmond Me! Richmond is where you guys live!! I’ve never been there but I know its beautiful and would love to visit!

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  28. Catharine Harrison says

    RICHMOND ME! Richmond is the home of the Daughter’s of the Confederacy. Talk about a little slice of history…

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  29. Mike says

    Richmond Me!

    What do I know about Richmond? That it’s located in the same state as where the greatest DIY bloggers live! And that is a fact!

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  30. Jamie says

    RICHMOND ME! A little known secret. The Poe Museum, oddly enough, has a beautiful garden that would be a lovely spot for a small wedding/event. Also, Richmond is home the Legendary Santa! He’s the real thing. Like for real. Hahaha.

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  32. Elisa says

    Richmond me!! I didn’t know anything about Richmond until I started reading your blog. Seems like a cool place to live and visit!

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  43. Jess says

    RICHMOND ME!!!!!

    I know that Richmond is the Capital of Virginia — a state I lived in for 5 years (in Arlington) and never, ever visited Richmond. Not once. Pick me so I can live without regret!

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  44. Jenn says

    LOL oops that was supposed to say the Virginia’s state fair is held in Richmond. Hahaha, obviously it’s in Virginia.

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  47. Mandy Jones says

    Richmond ME!! I use to live in Richmond! Some really great restaurants! Mom’s Siam in Carytown is my fav! Oooh and Ceilito Lindo on Forest Hill. Best.Mexican.Ever!

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  50. Libby says

    Richmond me!!
    Home of the Richmond Spiders & capital of the great Commonwealth of Virginia! I was born and raised just south of R-town, but now in Texas. Miss it…

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