***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.
Haley says
RICHMOND ME! We live in Memphis, but my father was born in Richmond, and I’ve always wanted to visit. I don’t know much about it, except for what I read on your blog.
Summer says
Richmond me! I know almost nothing about Richmond, except that you guys live there. But I would love to visit all the places you love there!
Amber says
Richmond me… I don’t know much anything about Richmond, other than that it’s in Virginia. :) haha
Gabrielle Tranby says
Richmond Me Pleases!!!!!
I’ve never been to Richmond but I was in Virgina Beach and loved it!
Kala says
Richmond Me!
Most of what I’ve learned about Richmond is from all your blog posts. I also know that not only do you live there but also one of my other favorite bloggy girls lives there too, Ashley at http://www.attemptsatdomestication.com. I’d love to come and visit all the spots you two mention and meet you gals and guy. :)
Sheena says
Richmond Me!
I love reading about Richmond from your blog. I’ve never been and would love to visit!
Andrea says
RICHMOND ME!
I know Richmond through your amazing blog and it would be wonderful to experience it first hand courtesy of YHL!
tara says
Richmond me ! I know its a place where we pass thru on our drives from nyc to florida…
Summer says
Richmond me! I vaguely knew that it’s a state capitol, but it’s been a long time since we studied the Fifty Nifty States in second grade…
Kathleen says
RICHMOND ME!
My husband’s fraternity was founded in Richmond. It looks beautiful and we could definitely use a vacation…
logan says
RICHMOND ME!
Don’t know any fun facts about Richmond, but hopefully we’ll get to move near by soon…would be a great time to see the city!
Renee says
Richmond ME!
Amanda says
Richmond me! I know that Richmond is about 4 hours from where I live.
Marjorie says
RICHMOND ME! I got to visit Richmond a few years ago but only for one night, so we would LOVE to come back and meet you, as well as get to know the city that so many of our friends come from! (Thank you, Wachovia/Wells Fargo for transferring so many awesome Richmond-born and bred friends to St. Louis!) I know it’s the home of the Confederate Museum.
stephanie says
RICHMOND ME
Richmond is an independent city not part of any county.
Elise R. says
RICHMOND ME!!! Oh my gosh, I would love to visit Richmond and see your presentation! The only facts I know about Richmond come from ya’ll and a friend that used to live there. Basically I know it is where you live and it is called the River City. :)
Ali says
RICHMOND ME!
I know I want to go, and that’s all that matters, right? ;)
Stephanie Williams says
RICHMOND ME
It is a fact that Dave Matthews Band started out touring there in the early 90’s. Which started their career!!
YAY, can you tell I am a fan?!?!
Jenna says
RICHMOND ME! I know that Richmond is where Patrick Henry gave his “Give me liberty or give me death” speech!
Jamie says
Richmond me please ;)
Gretchen says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Prior to your blog, I knew pretty much nada about Richmond, but all your posts about outdoor living, shopping, boutiques, etc., make me want to visit!!!
Amber Smith says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is home to VCU which is where my boyfriend will be applying in the fall for master’s in creative writing :) And home to the best DIYers ever!!!
Kate says
Richmond Me! I know I pass it on 95 every summer on our drive to the outer banks…hope I get a chance to actual come check it out & meet you guys!! :)
Lauren says
Richmond Me!
I know nothing about Richmond (besides that you live there) so I’d love to come see it and learn more!
Jenny @ We G Three says
Richmond Me!
I…really don’t know anything about Richmond. That’s a fact. Other than that it seems like it has some great older homes, which I learned thanks to your blog! My husband has never been east of MN (we’re west-coasters), so we’d love to come out there!
Katie says
Richmond Me! The capital and a place I need to visit!
Morgan says
RICHMOND ME!!
All I know is that it is where I want to be on Novemeber 8-11!
Mary says
RICHMOND ME!
Besides the fact that you live there – Richmond is packed with American History. I do remember from History class a few years ago ;) that Patrick Henry was here when he announced his famous speech, “give me liberty, or give me death.” I’m even shocked that I remember that!
Courtney says
Richmond me! Edgar Allan Poe grew up there.
Csilla says
Richmond Me!
(sorry I hoe this is not a double post… having some internet issue here :( )
Laura says
Richmond me!
I know that Richmond is a place I’d like to visit…perhaps in November? :)
Katie says
Richmond me!!! I know that it is kinda close to dc!!!
Jen S. says
RICHMOND ME!!
Fun fact….it has an amazing art museum.
Lauren says
Richmond me!!
I know it’s a place I’ve always wanted to go, and you guys live there!!
Karen says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I just knew things that you have mentioned in your blog, and that it’s the capital of Virginia, and that I’d LOOOOOOOVVVVVEEEEEE to win this prize!
Rachelle says
Richmond Me!
Veronica H says
Richmond Me! All I know is you guys live there and I would love to win this giveaway.
Jennifer says
Richmond me!
I have never been and would love to meet you guys!
Allison B says
Richmond Me! Richmond is where my best friend’s mother and stepfather lived for ten years. They started a successful dog walking and pet sitting business there. They (and their many pets) now live in Daytona…
Tricia Jones says
RICHMOND ME
Richmond is the capital of Virginia!! lol that’s all i got…but maybe a trip there would help me learn more! : )
Cathy says
Richmond me, oh beautiful capital of Virginia!
Emily says
RICHMOND ME! I really don’t know much about Richmond other than the fact that it is the capitol of Virginia and that you live there. Maybe I should win this give-away so I can fly there and learn all about it!
Heidi M. says
Richmond Me!
Joan @ the baloney bug says
RICHMOND ME!
The “give me liberty or give me death” speech was given there :)
Kylie says
RICHMOND ME! What I know is: Richmond is approximately 5 hours from my hometown, Altoona PA and that we often times drove through it on our way to family vacations in the South! I now live in northern Colorado, but would love a visit back to the East Coast, especially to meet the 4 of you :)
Erin says
“RICHMOND ME” About all I know about it is that it is in Virginia!
Kristen says
Richmond me! The “Give me liberty, or give me death” speech was given in Richmond!
Kerry Lamond says
Richmond me! It had one of the world’s first successful electric streetcar systems! Go Richmond!
Holly says
RICHMOND ME! One fact I know is that I have driven around Richmond every time I head from Va Beach to the mountains, yet I’ve never actually been in the city itself.
Mallory says
Richmond me!!
I don’t know much about Richmond besides the fact you live there!