***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.
Melody says
RICHMOND ME! I LOVE Richmond. I have tons of friends there and just adore visiting.
Meg says
Richmond me!
Richmond has a thriving outdoors scene and the city supports it well without outdoor trails, events, etc.
I’d love to visit you four!
sarah & john says
“RICHMOND ME”
I heard that Richmond is among the top tattooed cities.
Amanda says
RICHMOND ME! I know that Richmond is the capital of VA and that you guys live there….but I’d love to win the trip and have the opportunity to learn so much more about your city! :)
Lauren says
RICHMOND ME!
Oh my goodness! This would be a dream come true!!!
One fact about Richmond that I know, is that the company i work for has their corporate office in Richmond. It would be a blast to go see the HQ and to do all the things you described above.
Wow! What an amazing prize.
Robin says
RICHMOND ME! I know that Richmond has one trader joes!
Delana says
“RICHMOND ME” Richmond is where I met my fave NASCAR driver, Jeff Gordon! Virginia is our favorite state for races :)
Sherri says
Richmond me … Patrick Henry gave his “Give me Liberty or Give me Death” speech in Richmond at St. John’s Church.
LaMadre says
Richmond me!!!!!
Sareen Li says
RICHMOND ME I know Richmond is where you live and I’ve never been there so I have a lot to learn!!
Jill says
“RICHMOND ME” Wow! What a gift you are giving! I visited Richmond for one afternoon and thought it was beautiful! I remember learning Patrick Henry gave his famous “Give me liberty or give me death” speech in Richmond.
Misty says
Richmond ME! Honestly, the only thing I know about Richmond is that it’s in Virginia and YOU guys live there! LOL
jillian says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know much about Richmond, but I know that you guys live there, so it must be the best city ever! (outside of Atlanta, of course)
kathy says
richmond me! richmond is the capital of virginia:-)
Traci @ yellowWISHBONE says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know much about Richmond but I am excited to potentially come visit! It’s been on my travel list for a while. :)
Alison says
RICHMOND ME!
I actually live only 20 minutes away but it’s my little gir’s birthday weekend and lots of family are coming from Indiana to celebrate!
nicole says
RICHMOND ME!
My fact fact about Richmond? That we stay there every year on our way down to the Outer Banks right near the airport. That’s not really a fact about the city, but more so my favorite memory of it!
Janna says
Richmond me! The only fact I know about Richmond is that it’s a city in VA! I got a lot to learn!!
erica says
RICHMOND ME !
I know it’s a neat city – visited a year ago for a friend’s wedding. Loved monument ave, loved exploring the pipe walk, loooved the urban farmhouse restaurant. Loved walking across the river to explore that island.
Nicole F says
RICHMOND ME!
Oh man, I know nothing about Richmond – I just know it seems like a super hip town (and that Virginia is for lovers).
Jessica says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I don’t know a THING about Richmond, which is all the more reason for me to travel there!
Katie S. says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that Virginia was named for England’s “Virgin Queen,” Elizabeth I…weird random fact…lol
I would LOVE a vacation to Richmond!! Crossing my fingers!
Hanna says
RICHMOND ME–it’s about an hour from DC where I used to live, and I’d love to explore it a bit!
Steph B. says
Richmond me!
KatK says
Richmond me!!!! Wow what a trip!!! I guess I always lump Richmond in with DC. I’m not sure if that’s right or not…. But it sounds mighty attractive after everything you guys have written. I’d love to come visit!
gigi17 says
Richmond me! Last year the va museum of fine art did a fabulous faberge egg exhibit. Amazeballs.
Krista says
RICHMOND ME … Richmond is the capitol of VA. Sorry I don’t know much but it looks like a great place to visit.
Cassie F. says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t think I knew any facts about Richmond, but now that you mentioned it was names the best river town in America I am very curious and would love to visit! I love cute water towns!
Ashley says
RICHMOND ME!!! All I know is that you guys are there, and I have never been!!! I would loove to visit and meet you guys since you won’t be near where I live!!!
Rachel says
Richmond me!
Here’s what I know about Richmond (thanks wikipedia!): Locations featured in the 1990s television cartoon, “Doug”, are named after or inspired by areas in Richmond and nearby counties as creator Jim Jinkins was born and raised in Richmond.
Haha! :)
Laura McQ says
Richmond me!!!!! I know that it is gorgeous!!! I was born in Norfolk, Va while my dad was in the Navy. Then we moved to the hot and crispy deserts of Arizona. It’s sooooooo green in Virginia and I would love to go enjoy a few fall days in a city that actually has four seasons !!
Karen says
RICHMOND ME!
I know pretty much nothing about Richmond except what you guys show on the blog. It looks beautiful!!
Christen says
Richmond me! I know that The Jefferson used to have alligators in the fountain!
Abby says
Richmond me!
One fact about Richmond is that I’ve never been there and that should be remedied.
Mark Cramton says
Richmond Me! The only fact I know is that Richmond is the capital of Virginia.
Andrea says
RICHMOND ME!
Oh my word, I would love to win this! Let’s see… a fact? Well, uh… I have been to Richmond and I would say that Bottoms Up Pizza is the BEST pizza I have ever had in my life. But I guess that is more of an opinion :-) I would LOVE to live in VA, though. Favorite state for sure.
Jessica says
RICHMOND ME! I know that Richmond is in Virginia. I also know that I would like to visit it :)
elizabeth b says
RICHMOND ME!
Michelle says
Richmond me!!
I find the name “River City” awesome the river is so beautiful!
Juliet says
RICHMOND ME!
The first thing that comes to mind about Richmond is that it was the capital of the Confederacy.
T R says
Richmond me. I only know its the capital of Virginia and that you love there so all the more reason to come and visit and learn about it!!
Hilary says
RICHMOND ME
Dawn Williams says
RICHMOND ME
I know there is a very famous racetrack there called Richmond International Speedway, as well as my two favorite bloggers!
Heidi S. says
RICHMOND ME! My sister-in-law went to the University of Richmond. I’ve only driven past but would love to check it out!
Elizabeth says
Richmond me! I know Richmond is the capital, but sadly, that’s about all. . . but I’d love to learn more :)
Beth says
RICHMOND ME! I didn’t realize Richmond was such a neat town (the beautiful river and what you’ve described as its laid-back, welcoming vibe). Thanks for introducing me to Richmond–it’s on my U.S bucket list! :)
boice says
RICHMOND ME! …don’t know a thing about your hometown, but it sure looks like a great place to visit!
Nell says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond has a great art museum.
Michelle says
“RICHMOND ME”! Please!!! I’d love to see Dot’s Back Inn from an episode of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives!
Jessica Flores says
“RICHMOND ME” I actually don’t know anything about Richmond where you live, only Richmond where I live (Richmond, TX). We love it!