***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.
Amanda says
Richmond ME!!!!! I need to go!!!!
Richmond was the capital of the confederates states during the Civil War!
Laurie Elliott says
Richmond Me!!!!!!!!!!
I found out Richmond is the City of Cast Iron Architecture. I enjoy seeing all of the fantastic pictures of Richmond on your blog and would love to visit your wonderful city!
Hillary says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that this year Richmond is hosting the Fall MARAC conference which I wanted to attend because that’s where you live, but my job said no.
Cris R. says
Richmond me! And I don’t know anything about Richmond, but I would love to find out more up close and personal!
casey says
richmond me! i know nothing about richmond :)
Amber says
Richmond me! I know it’s where young house love lives and it looks like such a great city I tried to convince my family to relocate there a few months ago.
Justin C says
RICHMOND ME!
Judy Clark says
Richmond me!!! I know it is the capital and that you three live there and that’s about.
Wonderful giveaway!
Judy
Mark says
Richmond me! Please pick me so I can send my wife!
The iris is Richmond’s city flower.
mollie says
Richmond me! richmond is the home of the cutest little burger!
emily says
RICHMOND ME! The only thing I know about Richmond is that John and Sherry live there! :)
Marie says
RICHMOND ME
I’m ashamed to say that I only know that Richmond is in Virginia… ***hangs head in shame***
But if I win, I’ll certainly learn more… =)
Melissa says
RICHMOND ME! I really don’t know anything about Richmond, other than that you guys live there. But I’d be super excited to go there!
Lauren says
Richmond me! Richmond is in Virginia.
Margaret S. says
RICHMOND ME! The only fact I know about Richmond is that it is BEAUTIFUL and historical…the old restored homes are to die for. I’ve only been there once but have always wanted to go back!
Sarah De Felice says
Richmond Me!!!
Chris says
Richmond me!
Richmond was first settled in 1607.
Melissa says
Richmond Me!!!!
I don’t know much – but we drive through on our way to Williamsburg.
Christina C says
RICHMOND ME!!
Sabina Winder says
Richmond me!!!!!
Sarah K says
RICHMOND ME!
I know nothing about Richmond except that I’d love to take my husband for his birthday :)
Shay says
RICHMOND ME! (Please!)
I don’t know much about the area – but that’s why I’d love to visit. That and we’d love to have a little vacation after recently having a baby : )
cheri says
Richmond Me!
The State Fair used to be in Richmond but moved a few years ago.
Chas says
Richmond ME! Home to my fave younghouselove.
Emily says
Richmond Me! My favorite bloggers live there!
Veronica says
RICHMOND ME! Everything I know about Richmond comes from that two of you! I know that it is a beautiful city from all of John’s morning run photos.
amber ratliff says
Richmond me !
I would love to enjoy this awesome adventure. I just purchased my first home and would be thrilled to do this . I know Richmond is the home to the james river.
amber
Kristen says
Richmond Me! I know I want to visit!!
Jaime says
RICHMOND ME!! I don’t know anything except that’s where you live! Fun giveaway….hope I win :)
angela says
RICHMOND ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wendy says
Richmond Me! Honestly, the only hing I know about Richmond is that you live there and that it would be fun to visit!
Kathy says
RICHMOND ME!!
I know it’s the capital of Virginia! :)
amber nadeau says
Richmond me !!!!!! You guys live there a my family likes watching Nascar:) Hugs, from one river city family to another
Adrienne J. says
RICHMOND ME! Did you know that the original inhabitants of Richmond were the Powhatan Indians?
erica says
Richmond me!!!
Don’t know too much, even more reason why I must go!
lynn says
Richmond me!!!
sara says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
I lived in VA as a small child and I don’t remember much – just the trees. It was incredible to have a forest in my backyard! I would love to visit Richmond as an adult! Especially since that is my birthday weekend!
Stephanie Byrom says
RICHMOND ME!
Stephanie Byrom says
Accidentally hit enter before my fun fact! Richmond has MCV, a hospital that saved my life. I had a liver and kidney transplant there over 14 years ago. I now live in Pittsburgh, but would love to go back and spend some time there OUTSIDE of the hospital! HA!
Kristi Atkins says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
I know Burger and Clara seem to like it there. That’s good enough for me :)
chrissy says
RICHMOND ME! :D
emily says
richmond me! i know that there is a church that is shockingly close to the freeway when you drive through the city. thanks!
Melanie says
Richmond me! Almost everything I know about Richmond I learned from you guys :)
Adam says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is in Virginia!
greydon says
richmond me! I would love to visit
Misty says
Richmond me!!! Me me me!! I wish I knew something about Richmond other than it looks beautiful in all the pictures I see and hearing S&J talk about it makes me want to visit! Would be a perfect 10th anniversary gift (Nov 9th!) !!
Vicki says
Richmond Me! My aunt and uncle (who both came into my family by marriage) are from Richmond, and I went there when my aunt married my family-uncle. Perhaps not the kind of fact you were looking for, but a fact anyway. “Vicki went to Richmond in 1991.”
Maria Fe - Layers of Meaning blog says
RICHMOND ME! I grew up visiting in Falls Church, we visited RIchmond a few times :)
Meera says
Richmond Me! Pardon the wonky commenting!
Bridey says
Yeah!! My sister and I could really use some girl time in Richmond. Thank for sharing your life on Young House Love! It’s always puts a smile on my face!
Jason says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know anything about RIchmond but I would love a weekend away with my wife! She’d be so happy if I won!