***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.
Amandelin says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that Richmond is way beautiful and that I want to be inside it. Does that count?
Allison says
Richmond Me!
Richmond is headquarters for seven companies on the 2009 Fortune 500 list.
Lydia says
RICHMOND ME! I know that it is the hometown of my favorite person in the world, my husband, and I know that it embodies all the Virginia charm that we miss living out here in California!
Katie says
Richmond Me! I’m ashamed, but all I know for sure is that you guys live there. I wasn’t even 100% sure it was the capital until you said it…
alyson says
RICHMOND ME!
I have been there once before almost 12 years ago on a school sponsored trip. I would love to come back and I would love to explore more thoroughly!
Pam says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that Richmond is the state capital and that the brunch at the Jefferson Hotel is the best.
Robin says
RICHMOND ME…There’s a neighborhood called Bon Air!
Janna says
Richmond Me! Only been in Virginia once on our way to our honeymoon in N.C. I would love to visit again though!
Kim says
RICHMOND ME!!!! Richmond was named by William Byrd II who said that the view of the James River was almost identical to the view of the Thames River outside London at Richmond Hill. Pretty cool!
leisa says
RICHMOND ME!!!!!!!!! My home state! Would be fabulous to see my family :D please please please!!!!!!
Marie Burdine says
Richmond ME! What an awesome giveaway! All I know about Richmond is that the coolest DIYers ever live there….John and Sherry!
Bree says
Richmond me!
I used to live in NoVA and would love to come for a visit!
Helena says
Richmond me! U of Richmond is all I’ve got – considered going to school there.
Samantha says
RICHMOND ME por favor!!!
Michelle says
RICHMOND ME! I’m a history teacher and it would be fun to visit the former capital of the Confederacy.
Mrs Patty says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Virginia has had 3 capital cities: Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Richmond.
Lindsay says
Richmond Me!
It’s my second favorite place in the world. I was born there and grew up there. I now live in sunny Florida & it would be fabulous to go back & visit as a tourist… maybe see the things I didn’t see & experience it in a new way!
Crystal says
RICHMOND ME! I just know that you guys live there and you make it sound like a great city!
Heather says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that Richmond is the captial of Virginia, and, based on all of your rave comments, it must be a great place to live or visit!
Kelly says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know a thing about it. I’m an east coaster and have never been to Virginia!
dana says
RICHMOND ME, please.
Prior to becoming a regular reader of your blog, I only knew Richmond as the Virginia capital. Now I’m happy to say I know a few other fun facts – thanks to you folks.
Carissa says
RICHMOND ME!! All I really know about it is that you guys live there :) But I’d love to visit if nothing else than to meet you all!!
erika m says
RICHMOND ME! I know that its the capital of VA, and my aunt lives there!
Robie says
Richmond me. I know my wife would love to visit Richmond in the fall!
liz @ btb says
Richmond me!!! My good friend lives in Midlothian and she’s due for her first baby in December. It would be AWESOME to meet y’all and see her all at the same time!
Michelle says
RICHMOND ME!
Sadly, I couldn’t think of any Richmond facts other than it being the capital/where you live. Guess I’ll have to visit so I can learn more!
Tracy K says
RICHMOND ME!
Please pick me! :)
I’m pretty good at state capitals so I already knew that! We drove through on our way home from Virginia Beach last summer, but I think I slept the whole way. Sorry.
Angie G. says
RICHMOND ME!!!!! I know you live there and I love you guys!!! I would love to meet you and learn more about where you live!!!
erin says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know much about Richmond so I googled fun facts and found that the state drink for Virginia is milk! What?!? I had no idea we had designated state beverages. It’s true.
Elisabeth Lyons says
RICHMOND ME!
I actually have never been to Richmond. but I think it looks like a beautiful city!
Hillary Bliss says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond has the last sheetz when heading south!
Anna says
RICHMOND ME!!! Richmond has some killer sunrises, as we all know from the morning run Instagrams. Would love to see one for myself and explore this great city!
Rachel says
Richmond me! Richmond is an independent city and not part of any county! Thank you wikipedia.
Kelli says
RICHMOND ME!
I have never been to Virginia, but from the pictures y’all post, it looks stunning compared to the treeless city I live in Texas. About all I know about Richmond is from my geography classes where I learned it was the capital.
Katie says
RICHMOND ME! I know that Richmond was the capital of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War. My dad’s a history buff so we did the whole Virgina tour when I was a kid! Love you guys!
Celia Rodriguez says
“RICHMOND ME” Don’t know very much about it but that why I want to go there…to learn!
Kate Ediger says
RICHMOND ME! I know it is home to a great NASCAR track and a race I’d like to see someday!
Alicia K says
RICHMOND ME!….
I don’t know much about Virginia, only that Richmond is the capital. We just bought our first house and would love to come and listen to you speak and maybe even get a few ideas!:)
Maegan says
Richmond Me! Fun fact – Richmond has 8 letters in its name which is 2 more letter than my first name.:)
Karissa H says
Richmond Me!
Only live about 2 hours away but would love the opportunity to explore the city more.
Sadye says
RICHMOND ME…capital…wish I knew more.
Jennet Sullivan says
Richmond Me!!
I would love to soak in some of the history there!!!!! Plus, you guys live there!!! :)
Mia says
Richmond me! One thing I know about Richmond? It’s the halfway point between where I live in Philadelphia and where my family lives in Wilmington, NC!
Courtney says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Fact about Richmond: Richmond was also the capital of the Confederacy
Fact about Virginia: Virginia was named for England’s “Virgin Queen,” Elizabeth I.
Rachel says
RICHMOND ME!
It’s in Virginia!
tim says
RICHMOND ME!
Rachael says
RICHMOND ME!!! I don’t know much about Richmond except that it’s where you live!! Also, a friend at work has a little girl named Richmond.
I would love to win and bring my sister to meet you!!
Stephanie says
Richmond me! I don’t know too much about your fair city, so I did a quick search. Richmond is an independent city, so is not a part of a county. Most of the independent cities in the US are in Virginia (39 out of 42). Fascinating fact that I will be sharing with my children as part of our homeschool state studies.
Katie Abel says
Richmond me! Pretty pretty please!Richmond is home to many Fortune 500 companies including Carmax and Capital One!
Megan says
Richmond me! I know that Richmond is close to Historic Williamsburg. I might be going there this Christmas with my boyfriend’s family and I looked up Richmond (since I have heard such good things about it from you guys) and it looked like a fun day trip from Williamsburg!