***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.
Nancy says
Richmond me!
Richmond is the setting for Patricia Cornwell’s Kay Scarpetta novels. :)
Wendy Correa says
Hi Guys,
“RICHMOND ME!” I would love to visit your gorgeous state and town! One thing or fact I do know is that it IS a lovely place to raise a family. I’ve been following YHL for a few years and through you,.. of this I’m sure.
Thanks for the Laughs, the creativity, and for being awesome peeps!
Love, Wendy <3
Meagan says
Richmond Me!! I knew it was the capitol. ( yea me! )
JuliaV says
Richmond me!
I’ve never been to Richmond but would love to check it out!
Devin says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that Patrick Henry gave his “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech in Richmond.
Pamela says
RICHMOND ME!
If I leave home by 9am I can be in Richmond for an early lunch, no planes necessary. But staying in the Jefferson and the VMFA would be treats.
Heather says
Richmond me!
I didn’t know anything about Richmond until I started reading your blog and seeing all the places you guys go. It sounds like an awesome city with great food, shops and museums! I’d love a chance to visit and also to meet you both! :)
Amy says
RICHMOND ME! I-95 runs through Richmond, which I used to drive A LOT when making the trip from home in Pennsylvania to college in North Carolina!
Melissa says
Richmond me!! We have family in the area and it’s beautiful!
Becca says
Richmond me! I know it’s the capital of this great state I just moved to!
Stephanie says
Richmond me!
I’ve never been there, but I stayed in Virginia Beach for a few months and everyone said I’d like Richmond the best (most like Austin, my home city)
Tara says
RICHMOND ME! I stayed there when I was a kid–my mom loves fancy hotels and took us to the newly renovated Jefferson hotel for a night as part of a family road trip. I would love to go back as an adult!
Danielle Cayia says
Richmond ME!!
Robb says
Richmond Me! I honestly don’t know much about Richmond other than that it was the capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War. I’d love to see more of it though.
Ashley says
RICHMOND ME! You are home to a Nascar race track ;)
Pam says
RICHMOND ME!
It’s the home of Virginia Commonwealth University and King’s Dominion.
Rosie S says
Richmond me! I’ve never gotten to visit the east coast before, so I don’t know much about Richmond. I would love to come see you guys!!
Laura says
RICHMOND ME!!
I really didn’t know much about Richmond, but thought I’d look up some information. Wow…beautiful city with some great history!
Jen says
RICHMOND ME!
I know it is the capital but that’s about it.
Homa says
Richmond Me! Patrick Henry gave his famous speech “Give me liberty or give me death!” in Richmond
Marjan Arzanpouli says
“RICHMOND ME”!! You guys live there!!!
Justin says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Did you know that Evan Almighty (sequel to Bruce Almighty) was filmed there?
Cheri says
RICHMOND ME! It’s where you live…and I’ve never been there! But it would be a fantastic spot for a belated anniversary celebration with my wonderful husband. :-)
Elizabeth Moyer says
Richmond Me! I would love a free vacation.
Karen says
RICHMOND ME…Arthur Ashe was a native Richomonder.
Danielle says
Richmond Me!
Um Hello!!! Who wouldn’t want to come check out all of the wonderful places we’ve been reading about for so long.
Suganya says
RICHMOND me PLEASE!!! Seems like such a cool city! Would love to visit.
Ashley says
RICHMOND ME!
Sadly, the only thing I know about Richmond is that…well, it’s in Virginia. And you live there. And the pictures you post make me want to come visit!!
Bethany says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know much about Richmond except that it has been voted one of the best places to live and looks like a pretty cool place! I’d love to visit!
Stefanie says
RICHMOND ME! All I know about your lovely city is that you all live there. I love it when you share glimpses of the city, like the river basin area you went to swim in and the festivals and whatnot. It looks like a great place to call home!
Wendy says
RICHMOND ME!!
The only thing I know about Richmond is that you live there…that’s why I need to come! :)
Nicole says
RICHMOND ME
I know that Richmond, VA is where you live! :)
Lara England says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I knew it was the capital of VA and that you all live there! Haha
Emily says
Richmond Me! I know that Richmond is also where my friend Adrien lives, so it must be cool.
Tabitha says
Richmond me! I’ve never been!
Monica says
RICHMOND ME… Richmond is located at: 37°32?18.05?N 77°27?41.42?W
Beth j says
Richmond me! Everything I know about Richmond has been learned through your blog!
Allie says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that Richmond made it to my dude’s and my short list of places to relocate next year! Top 3, in fact! So we’d love to come take a closer look! :) :)
Hillary says
RICHMOND ME!
I also don’t know much more than what you’ve blogged about Richmond. You guys make it sound like such a great place!
Heather says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I know all about the rivers thanks to the lovely pictures from John’s morning runs!
Ryan says
RICHMOND ME!
I know nothing about Richmond. Never been, but my wife would love to live there.
Kristen says
RICHMOND ME!!! I Know Richmond is artsy and has a lot of trendy shopping. I would love to go!
Lili says
Richmond me! What I know I learned from your blog (it’s the River city, monument ave, you live there). But I would love the opportunity to meet Richmond in person!
Bonnie says
Richmond Me!! You live there!
Karin says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond served as the capital of the Confederate States of America.
Chelsea says
RICHMOND ME!
I know it’s where you guys live and where I’d like to visit.
Kara says
Richmond me! I lived about 3 hours north of Richmond for the first 20 years of my life and almost chose to college there. But I only know of the city itself, not the suburban areas!
Jessica F. says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that it is not only the capital of Virginia, but it is also an independent city that is not part of any county. So cool!
Tess says
“RICHMOND ME”
I do not know very much about Richmond except that you live there. I hope to learn a lot more if I win!
Lindsey E. says
RICHMOND ME
I didn’t know anything about it other then you guys live there and post beautiful pictures of it. I’d love to visit and check out all those amazing spots.