***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.
Maren says
Richmond Me!! Richmond is the site of Patrick Henry’s famous “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech (history nerd alert)! :)
Amanda Paige says
Richmond me! I don’t know much about Richmond, but it seems like a fun place to visit!
Michelle G says
richmond me!! UM….a cute girl named clara lives there.
Breanna says
“RICHMOND ME”
I know that it sounds like an awesome place :)
Amy L says
RICHMOND ME!!!
What a fun giveaway!!! So, here’s a fact I learned about Richmond – BLAST FROM THE PAST ALERT – many of the locations featured in the 90’s cartoon, “Doug”, are named after, or inspired by, areas in Richmond (and nearby counties) because the creator Jim Jinkins was born and raised there.
Jackie says
Richmond me!
It’s where Steven Spielberg filmed his Abraham Lincoln movie! (I know because I live here and walked past the set every day last fall…)
Amanda says
Richmond me! I pass the old train station downtown every time I drive to D.C.
Jenni says
Richmond Me!
It is the capital of Virginia.
Leslie says
RICHMOND ME!
I only know it’s the capital of VA. But if I win I’ll know about 4 shops and a great place to eat!!!
Amy says
Richmond Me! I’ve driven through Richmond before, but haven’t had time to stop for long. I’d love to win this wonderful visit!
Kathryn M. says
RICHMOND ME! Lots of awesome people I know live in and around Richmond, PLUS Peter Buck, the guitarist for R.E.M. is from there. I’d love to visit and get to meet you guys!
Cori says
Richmond Me!
I think know that the University of Richmond’s mascot is a spider (I am really not sure).
haley says
RICHMOND ME! My husband interviewed for a job in Richmond after college and declined the offer because he wanted to be “closer to the ocean”! ended up in Chesapeake, VA.
Victoria says
Richmond Me…I don’t know any good facts about Richmond so it’s a good thing i get there and learn something beyond what I learned in Civil War history courses!
Kathy says
RICHMOND ME!! I don’t really know much about Richmond other than there is a super stinky factory we pass on our annual drives from CT to NC. Hopefully I’ll win and this trip can change my only impression!!
Karen says
RICHMOND ME!
Portions of movies GI Jane, Dave and Doc Hollywood were shot in the Richmond area.
Ashley says
Richmond Me!! I was in Richmond once when I was a kid but most importantly it is where you live!
Amy @ For the Love of Georgia says
RICHMOND ME!! I don’t know much about Richmond, other than what I’ve read on your site, but from that alone, I know it’s a place I REALLY want to visit!
Sandi R. says
RICHMOND ME!
I actually do not know much about Richmond but would love to learn more with y’all!
Jami Carpenter says
Richmond Me!
I knew Richmond was the capital of Virginia.
Bethany H says
Richmond Me! – I know that you guys live there, that’s about it. However I cannot wait to find out all about it!!!
Carla says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that the Edgar Allen Poe Museum is there.
Stacy says
Richmond me a Babymoon! Sounds like a perfect trip for one of our last long weekends before the baby!
Becci L. says
Richmond ME!!! I know basically nothing about Richmond except that you live there and I am always jealous when you post about being “out and about” in the city!!!
Hanna Stamper says
Richmond me! I think the only thing I really know about Richmond (since I grew up and have lived most of my life outside USA) is that there’s a lot of history in the city! I think that’s pretty much all I know! But if I win, I’d love to learn a LOT more <3!
Kelsey W says
RICHMOND ME! To be completely honest, I don’t know a thing about Richmond. You guys make it seem wonderful, though!
Arlene M. says
RICHMOND ME!
I know my grandkids live there.
Helen and The Fox says
Richmond me! Va is the hubs home state!
Courtney C says
Richmond Me!! Y’all live there! And it looks like a totally amazing place to visit :)
Katherine R. says
Richmond me! It’s right on 95 (I drive by and think of YHL every time I make the trek from NC to VA…also my house would probably be the perfect meeting spot you and Katie Bower).
Tim S. says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is the capital!
Chana says
Richmond me!!!
Most of what I know about Richmond is what I’ve read on your blog, but considering where I come from, I’m gonna guess it’ll be a heck of a lot warmer than here in November, so I’m down for a couple days away!
Nina says
Richmond me! The only time I’ve ever been to Richmond was with my husband, for a couple days as part of our honeymoon road trip across the Southeast. It was a blast, but there was so much that we didn’t get to see in 48hours.
Betsy P says
Richmond me!!
I know that Richmond is a great place to visit!!
Laura says
RICHMOND ME!
I actually don’t know anything about Richmond other than what I’ve learned from your blog… but it seems like a pretty awesome place to live! Would love to visit!
priscilla says
RICHMOND ME
Noelle Tesmer says
RICHMOND ME! All I know is that it looks awesome and I’ve never be!
Dreda says
“RICHMOND ME” I enjoy the pictures you share of your community and from your posts have learned a bit about the mild climate you have.
Martha says
Richmond me! Don’t know much about it other than it being en-route between DC and Chapel Hill, NC!
Breanna says
“RICHMOND ME”
I know it’s now officially on my “to visit” list!
Hilarie says
RICHMOND ME!
Hmmm…I know it looks pretty and that you guys live somewhere near there. Thanks for the chance to win!
Courtney says
RICHMOND ME! I know that you live there, and that’s about it! I love your pics from around the city though. It looks lika a great place to live … and visit!
alison says
Richmond me! I have to admit….I didn’t realize it was the capita. Whoops!
Rebecca says
RICHMOND ME!
All I know of the city is what you two post on your blog. It looks like a fantastic place to live!
Casey says
Richmond Me!
I knew zilch about RVA so I turned to my ol’ pal Google to discover that “the present state capital in Richmond was also the capital of the Confederacy.” New fact for today! I hope to visit and learn more!!!
Britt says
Richmond Me!
I have to admit, the only thing that I know about Richmond is that it’s the capital of Virginia, but I’m excited at the possibility to learn more!
Valerie says
Richmond me! Fact: Alligators were kept in marble pools in the Palm Court of The Jefferson Hotel until 1948.
Sara says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I know that Richmond is the capital of Virginia – one of only 4 Commonwealths in the US! I live in MA – another one of the 4 – and think it’s so cool that you guys live so close to Richmond!
PS. I know this is more of a VA fact, not just a Richmond fact, but I do also know that durng the Civil War, Richmond was the capital of the Confederate States of America. And Patrick Henry gave his famous Liberty or Death speech there! (I love history and therefore, Virginia! Yay!)
Heather says
RICHMOND ME!!
It’s where you live and it’s the capital of VA!! That’s about all I know for now. :)
Laura says
RICHMOND ME!! Thomas Jefferson designed the Virginia State Capitol. Would love to come meet you!