***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.
Deandra says
Richmond Me! Richmond is the site of the “give me liberty or give me death” speech!
Kelly H says
Richmond Me! I stopped there on my college tour to visit the u of Richmond. The spiders are not too intimidating a mascot! One of the stranger ones for sure!
Bethany says
RICHMOND ME!
I love the North East and knew that Richmond was the state capital. That is all, but I would love to know several more! (By visiting.. and winning this amazing giveaway!)
Michelle Balmeo says
Richmond me!
I know that Richmond is really far from where I live, California.
Christine says
Richmond me!! Wahoo!!
Debra says
RICHMOND ME! I have never been there and want to see all the wonderful sites, etc…that you two talk about…and meet you, of course!
Meredith Moorman says
RICHMOND ME!
It’s an independent city & not a part of any county!
Meg says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that Virginia is for lovers! (Or should that be Young House Love-ers?) :) I went to college in Staunton, and then a year at UVa for grad school. I was actually there at the same time as John, I think–the 01-02 school year. Maybe we passed one another! I used to love going to the Cranberry Farm(s?) restaurant on campus because they had the best turkey sandwich in the woooorld, omg.
Caryn says
RICHMOND ME!! All I know ’bout Richmond is it’s in Virginia and I really want to visit there!!!! And it has a lot of history!!! Richmond me!
Meghann P. says
RICHMOND ME!
Jennifer says
Richmond me! One of your local vets was a Katrina rescue heroine and brought back hundreds of animals from Mississippi, including one horse!
Rachel W. says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
My brother went to the University of Richmond! So my fact is that ….it’s in Richmond! haha
Savannah says
RICHMOND ME!
I know nothing about Richmond. I do know Richmond Ca though, it surrounds San Pablo where my mom grew up. It’s got such great weather there that my grandma grew an avocado tree from a store bought avocado.
Yarnista says
Richmond me, pretty please and thank you! I know Richmond is home to one of my best friends, and I would love to visit her!
Stephanie says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that Virginia is for lovers, and thus Richmond must be too. :)
Debbie says
Richmond me!!
Only thing I know about Richmond having stayed there for a night with my fiancé is that there’s a fun bar called Big Al’s on the outskirts of town. hope to learn more than that if I win :)
Meghan says
Richmond me!!! Don’t know much about Richmond, but I was just telling me class of 5th graders about how I live to read a blog about a super cool family that lives in Richmond!
Jennifer O. says
Richmond Me!!! Richmond became the capital of VA because Williamsburg was open to British attack so they moved the capital 50 miles inland!
Addy says
Richmond ME! (and one lucky friend)
I know it’s in the home to the authors to the new and upcoming book Young House Love! Haha
Sarah Swenson says
RICHMOND ME! Ohmygoshohmygoshohmygosh!!! This would be the most fun trip. EVER. I know nothing about Richmond… so my fun fact is that it is one place I have never been, and I have traveled a lot! Fix that, please, random.org! ;)
Katie Morris says
Richmond me! Richmond is the former capital of the Confederate States! I hope I win!! It would be a wonderful getaway for my husband and I!!
Jeana Bird says
Richmond me!! I know you live there and would love to visit! Thanks for the chance!!
Kelsea says
Richmond Me!
Richmond is the home of VCU. Go Rams!! And they have the one best public arts programs in the country!
Lillian says
RICHMOND ME!!! My cousin went to VCU so I got to visit her in Richmond!
amber aslakson says
RICHMOND ME!
When we practice states and capitals my kids always remember Richmond as “Rich Men live in Virginia.”
amy says
Richmond Me! I believe the movie Evan Almighty was filmed in lovely Richmond.
Katy says
RICHMOND ME!!!!!!!
I know that VCU is located in downtown Richmond and that the basketball team made it pretty far in the 2011 ncaa tournamemt.
Natalie says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know anything about Richmond except it’s in Virgina….
Lisa Halstead says
Richmond me!!
Julie Williams says
Richmond Me!
I know there is great shopping there!
Amy Dixon says
Richmond Me! Well…the best bloggers live there and the Jefferson hotel is pretty sweet too.
Cindy says
Richmond me!!
I know Ricmond is where I want to be Nov 8-11 foe the R Home 4 the Holidays!!!!!
Jay says
Hello
RICHMOND ME !
Can’t wait to enjoy the amazing prizes, be the super fan meeting you both and hitting the thrift shops for some DIY ideas.
Thanks
Meg C says
Richmond me!!! It’s the birthplace of YHL!
Kelly says
Richmond me! I don’t know much about Richmond – almost everything I’ve learned has been from your blog – so I’d love to visit and learn firsthand how great it is.
tricia says
Richmond me!!!!! Not familiar but would love to explore what seems to be a very artsy city!!!!!!
Valerie says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond – home of the world’s cutest Burger!
Lindsay F says
Richmond me!
I went to UVA (wahoowa!), and my friends and I would love to take spontaneous road trips to Cary Town. Love Richmond, miss Virginia!
Betsy says
Richmond me! Fact: it’s a cool town. Top ten on the “ink”/tattoo list?
Brooke says
Richmond me!!! Ah what a great giveaway! I know Richmond has a Shades of Light outlet that I am obsessed with and Ive never even been there.
Tami Foster says
Richmond Me!….St. John’s Church in Richmond is where Patrick Henry gave his famous speech “Give me liberty or give me death.”
Elizabeth Gonzalez says
RICHMOND ME!!!!!!
Autumn says
Richmond me! Ah this would be amazing! I only know that it’s the capital and that I’d love to visit!
Mike says
Richmond me!!!
Marge Carr says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is headquarters for 7 companies on the Fortune 500 list (of 2009).
:)
Taylor says
RICHMOND ME!
“Give me liberty or give me death”, one of the most iconic phrases in American history was first uttered in Richmond….okay I’m kind of a history nut!
Joan says
Would love to add another state to our families travelogue! I’ve never been but, it looks beautiful
Katie Ann says
Richmond me! Fact, I have never been there.
Amy layton says
Richmond me- !! I never heard of the city until your blog – it sound amazing the fact is you guys have helped make it a very intriguing place to visit! Hope to meet you there:)!
Joan says
Whoops! Richmond me! Would love to visit with my husband and our one year old!