***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.
Kim says
Richmond Me!
A few things
I-95 runs right through it (or should I say right next to it) and I have sat in hours and hours of traffic there.
There is a gian Marlboro Cigarette near by and my husband’s cousin Holly lives there with her hubby Dan and cute baby Lillian (who really want me to come visit).
Cayla says
Richmond Me!
I know that Virginia is the home of General Robert E. Lee!!
Leah says
Richmond me! I know little about Richmond other than that it is in Virginia, so I’d love to visit. It looks lovely from your photos :-)
johanna j says
Richmond me! The city motto is, “Thus do we reach the stars”
Marla says
I lived on Monument Avenue last year and my block was going to be used for Lincoln but then they decided against it :/ Starting my fourth year living in RVA and I love it more and more every day!! Sooooo Richmond Me Please! Love you guys and would love to hang out :D
Gena says
RICHMOND ME….not a darn thing! Thats why I should visit :)
Kerry says
Richmond Me!
The only thing I know about it is that it is that capital of Virginia. I passed through it on a bus trip this past summer and what I saw of it was pretty (20 minutes)
JB says
Richmond Me!
I don’t know much other than it’s the capital of Virginia. The pictures look amazing and November seems like a perfect time to visit!!!
Lisa says
RICHMOND ME!
I know it’s the capitol of Virginia. I haven’t been to Virginia since I attended college in Lynchburg! Pick me!
Susan Daley says
Richmond Me!
I know that the University of Richmond is there!
Jessica Howe says
RICHMOND ME!
Sarah L says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I went to William and Mary so I used to visit Richmond all the time because I had a lot of family there. I haven’t been back to VA since I graduated (waaay too long ago). I don’t really know any fun facts about it though.
Caitlin says
Richmond me! Never had the opportunity to visit before! My knowledge is restricted to Wikipedia :)
Christin says
Richmond me!!
I’m sad to say that I know no fun facts about Richmond, but I would love to visit there!
Julie says
Richmond Me! And I don’t know anything about it other than I really want to win this and visit!
Jaime says
Richmond me! Richmond’s motto is ” thus do we reach the stars.”
Rachel H says
Richmond Me! The only thing I know about Richmond is that I know a disproportionate number of people who have relocated there after college and love it!
Rebecca says
Richmond me! I think it’s pretty unique Richmond as a city is independent and not part of any county. Can’t wait to get my hands on your (first) book!
gina appe says
Richmond ME
Maeve says
Richmond Me!! The fake ID I used in college had Richmond as the girl’s city that she was from! haha
Shanna says
Richmond Me!
St John’s Church in Richmond is the home of the famous “give me liberty or give me death” speech. Thank you Wikipedia! :)
Tiffany says
Richmond me!
I know that Richmond is a beautiful city with at least two awesome homes, courtesy of YHL!
Natalie B. says
RICHMOND ME! – the home of the Petersiks:)
Elijah says
RICHMOND ME! I knew it was the Capitol and were you live but that’s about all. I look forward to learning so much more when you pick me!
Nichole says
RICHMOND ME!!! I know that RICHMOND is where half of my family lives. I was actually in a wedding at the boathouse
…its so beautiful!
Barbara Russel says
Richmond me!
Although I don’t live far away, it would be a blast to go be a tourist!
Julie says
Richmond Me, please!!!! I know that’s where you guys live :) and it looks like a really fun place to visit!
Brian says
Richmond Me!
It’s in VA.
Sarah Simonsen says
RICHMOND ME…. I attended grad school in Winchester, VA and spent a couple weekends in Richmond. I love it, but I did not know it is called the river city. My friend was married at the Jefferson and we shopped along Cary St.
Heather C says
RICHMOND ME!!!! I pretty much only knew it was the capitol of Virgina, AND that it’s where my BEST FRIEND is living right now! I introduced her to your blog. I’d love to see her and her husband of one year!
Emily says
RICHMOND ME! My fact is that my very best friend lives in Richmond.
Kristin says
RICHMOND ME!!
I know it must be awesome since you guys like it so much and i do really like your taste in most everything.
Ericka says
Richmond me! All I know is that Richmond is in Virginia and you guys live there!
Kristen says
Richmond Me!
It’s the home of VCU!
Janet says
I’ve never been to Richmond, VA, so RICHMOND ME would be a treat. Would love to see the Chihuly exhibit and (of course) you two. My guest would be my St. Bernard who would love to eat Burger…oops, I meant MEET Burger!
Teresa Wilhelm says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know much other than it’s South of DC!!
jen decker says
Richmond me because I have never been to Virginia and would luv to!
Liz says
Richmond Mex
Andrea says
Richmond me!! Based on John’s instagram pics, I know you have amazing places to run!!
Sara A. says
Richmond Me!! (Pretty Please) I’ve never been, but I did know it was the capital!
suzanne says
Richmond Me!
Brittany says
RICHMOND ME!!! I know Richmond was the capital of the Confederacy. Thanks AP History from ten years ago! :D
Amanda Reynolds says
Richmond Me! My parents lived here once upon a time!
Kinzie says
“RICHMOND ME” Um, I don’t know much of anything about Richmond but I would love to learn more! I’d probably even buy one of those travel books if I won!
Janet says
RICHMOND ME! You live there, so it has to be awesome, right?
Christine says
RICHMOND ME!!
I know that my most favorite blogging family lives there!!! :D
Betsy says
Richmond ME!
I know you live in Richmond and that it is in Virginia. But I would love to learn more about your city!!!
kirsten says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond is the state capital!
Marissa says
RICHMOND ME! :)
Pamela says
RICHMOND ME! Home of the “Fab 4″…John, Sherry, Clara & Burger-baby, of course! :)