***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.
Allison says
Richmond Me!! I know that the river looks beautiful and I want to visit!
Rachel says
RICHMOND ME! I lived in Richmond for 5 years and I miss it so. I know it has some of the most beautiful houses on Monument Ave and some of the most colorful in The Fan.
Jaime says
RICHMOND ME! Not much… but everything you guys post about it makes me want to visit ;)
Matt says
Richmond Me!
I know my wife really wants to come to Richmond to see you.
Sarah says
Richmond me! My best friend went to University of Richmond, and I’m such a jerk, I never visited her while she was there. Now I read your blog and I know what an awesome city it is.
Emily says
RICHMOND ME! I ate very good Thai food there once while passing through!
cooper says
RIchmond me!
You live there! Thats all I got, sorry.
Katy Biagini says
Richmond me… puleeze! My husband and I love your blog. Our good friends live in Richmond… it. is. awesome. :)
Veronica says
Richmond me! I think it would be a fantastic city to explore.
Crystal says
Richmond Me!!
What a cool prize! I knew it was the capitol of VA. And that the Lincoln movie was filmed there is very awesome.
Erin R. says
RICHMOND ME! I know it’s the capital and not much else… help me learn more =)
Marit says
Richmond me!!!
Megan Richard says
RICHMOND ME!! I don’t know a thing about Richmond, other than y’all are from there! So, I would love to visit your charming city!
Lynne says
RICHMOND ME! I’ve never been there and would love to go.
Jen Morganti says
Richmond Me!
Love getting to know this cool town from you guys…and have learned how much the city revolves around it’s river! Love it.
Angela says
RICHMOND ME! I know that Richmond is where you guys live, and you sure seem to love the city! I’d love to experience it, too!
margaret says
RICHMOND ME! I know about the James River and it’s where my brother lives!
Rachael says
Richmond me! I have never been and would love to visit!
Libby says
“RICHMOND ME”
Sarah says
Richmond Me &+ I know that the Spiders are the mascot for the University of Richmond.
Mary Mellor says
Richmond ME! Population of Richmond is 205,533!
Michelle says
Richmond ME! I know that I’ve driven around it so many times on 295, but I’ve never actually been IN Richmond.
Sara says
Richmond Me!
I’ve only ever driven around Richmond on 95… So I associate it with where traffic begins to be terrible if you’re heading north! :/ I’d love to actually get to visit… Y’all make it sound amazing!
Alison says
Richmond me. I know nothing about Richmond. I need to come see it for myself!
Joe says
Richmond me! Richmond is the third largest city in Virginia.
Alison says
Richmond me! I honestly don’t know much about Richmond which is exactly why I need to visit!
sara bucherati says
oh yeahhhh RICHMOND ME baby,
as a Virginian born and bred…..and always a very proud southerner, I would be filled with gratitude to come back to the capital of such a fine state for the momentous visit offered here! Basically, eating your way through the town would be a joy!
Oh yes, dear young ones, I love your words, pics and antics, of course your daughter is a doll too!
Jenny says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is the capitol of VA.
Natalie F. says
RICHMOND ME
I know that Richmond has an old train station downtown with amazing character and charm.
Marilyn P says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Well of course I know Richmond is the home of Clara and Burger, oh…and you two. Sounds like the most AWESOME giveaway of all giveaways!! I visited Richmond once for a NASCAR Race, so I guess I don’t know much more. But I would LOVE to learn!! My anniversary is coming up, so this would be a great trip.
Betsy says
Richmond me!
Richmond is the capital of Virginia. And I ain’t nevah gonna win this, but whatever. Can’t win unless you enter.
Amanda says
RICHMOND ME!! Have never been there and don’t know much about the city, but would love to visit!
Beth says
Richmond Me! It’s in Virginia and you live there…that’s about it!
Beth T. says
Richmond ME PLEASE!!!!!
Catherine says
Richmond me!!!
Patrick Henry (of the famous “Give me liberty or give me death” speech) was from (or lived, or there’s at least a church there) Richmond!
Fun face about me: I memorized the WHOLE speech in 5th grade!
Catherine says
fact. Fun fact.
Bacurrie says
Richmond me! All I know is that it’s the Capitol, you live there and I’ve never been there!
sherry says
RICHMOND ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kolleen says
Richmond ME
Diana says
Richmond Me!
Haven’t been to Richmond in a really long time and certainly not for fun!
Susannah says
RICHMOND ME!!!!! I don’t know much about Richmond but I do know it’s Virginia’s third largest city! This is such a cool prize. Thank you for putting it together. Fingers crossed!
Tara W says
Richmond me!! This would be the most prefectadorable trip for my boyfriend and I. We are fixing up our apartment and love your blog.
Evan says
Richmond me! I haven’t been there since I was a kid… Would love to visit.
kolleen says
RICHMOND ME, I would LOVE to go with my daughter!!
Lyndsey says
RICHMOND ME!! I dont know much about Richmond, but I do know you guys live there and it seems like a pretty cool place to visit!!!
roxy says
RICHMOND ME :)
Mary Kate Yestrumskas says
Richmond me! I live in VA and have never been there. I hope this happens!
Tina says
Richmond me! I know nothing about Richmond other than it looks like a great time!
Jess says
Richmond me!!!!!
Uh….I only know it’s the capital of Virginia! Which means I really, really have to win so I can learn all about it! : )
Sarah W says
Richmond Me!
I don’t actually know much about Richmond other than what I learn from you guys. My Wichita State Shockers played VCU in the NCAA basketball tournament last year (and lost) and will play again this year at VCU. Always a good game!!
TNIB says
RICHMOND ME!
I honestly don’t know much at all about Richmond. I guess that’s why we need to go there and explore! :) That way, the next time you ask, we can tell you all the stuff you locals already know.