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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. Lisa says

    RICHMOND ME! I know some of my in-laws used to live in Richmond and my hubby and I spend our very first Christmas as a married couple together in a gorgeous old home in the fan. I would love a chance to go back!

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  4. Madison says

    RICHMOND ME!!! Not sure if it is true but I was told that Richmond was not a part of any county and is considered an independent city. I’ll be sure to investigate further if I get to visit :)

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  9. Mia says

    RICHMOND ME!! I really just know it as the capitol of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Here’s hoping I get to learn more about it next month! :)

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  11. Lacey says

    RICHMOND ME

    I know it’s the capital of Virginia, and there ends my knowledge of Virginia. XD I drove through there once and I can only imagine how gorgeous it must be getting this time of year!

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  12. Bethany says

    RICHMOND ME! One thing I recently learned about Richmond is that it had one of the world’s first successful streetcar systems back in the early 1900’s. Wouldn’t it be awesome to ride trolleys everywhere? Thanks to a childhoood full of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, I know for a fact they’re magical.

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  13. Rosemary says

    RICHMOND ME!!!!
    I must now admit that I know so very little about Richmond, aside from the fact that it is where the lovely Petersiks reside, because I have never been anywhere in Virgina. This is why I am an excellent candidate for this trip, as well as the fact that your book tour isn’t coming to where I live (Oklahoma). Please, please, please PICK ME!!!

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  15. elizabeth says

    RICHMOND ME!!!

    FACT: some of the new Luncoln movie was shot there, and I am from Richmond originally! Send me home!!!!

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  16. Gabrielle says

    RICHMOND ME! Did you know I’ve never ever been to Richmond, but after seeing Richmond through the eyes of your blog I not only want to visit, but I would also consider moving there (of course after much research and visiting).

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  17. Christine Cohen says

    Richmond Me! I knew you guys lived there, and that two of our best friends just moved there and we’d love to see them!

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  21. Theresa says

    RICHMOND ME! Richmond does not have any major league sports teams. I have never been to Richmond and would LOVE this trip!

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  24. Krista says

    I’ll probably not have a chance but..
    RICHMOND ME! I know richmond is virginia’s capital, and ive always wanted to visit because i have this strange feeling i’d want to move there >:[

    <3

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  25. Courtney H. says

    RICHMOND ME!!!!

    i know it’s the capital and it is very busy so i always take the bypass around it on my way from NC to visit my sister in DC!

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  26. Shannon says

    RICHMOND ME!

    I don’t know very much about Richmond (other than it’s the capital) but would love to learn more. Thanks!

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  29. Lauren says

    Richmond Me!! I know that Richmond is the capital of Virginia but that’s about it! I’d love to visit and learn more :)

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  31. Heather D says

    RICHMOND ME!! I don’t know anything about Richmond, which means it would be a good learning opportunity! :)

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  45. Abigail says

    RICHMOND ME! It’s in Virginia, that’s about all I know besides the fact that you guys live there! :) I would LOVE to visit and meet you 2!

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  46. Iana says

    RICHMOND ME!
    The present state capital in Richmond was also the capital of the Confederacy.
    I may have googled that :)

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