***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.
Jessica Anderson says
RICHMOND ME!! Would love to win this trip, we have never been to Richmond before!!
Katie says
RICHMOND ME!! I know that the Byrd theatre played movies and had an organist!!
Sarah says
Richmond me! I know nothing about Richmond other than you guys seem to have a ton of interesting places to shop and visit!
Emily says
RICHMOND ME! The only thing I know about Richmond is that it’s the closest airport that you can fly into from Dallas/Fort Worth to get to Hampden Sydney. It’s also the first city in which I ever saw snow falling out of the sky. :o)
Harris says
RICHMOND ME
because I live here and couldn’t dream of a better way to see more of the city.
Richmond fact: I did not know your signing was sold out before I got tickets.
Lorel B says
RICHMOND ME!
All I know about Richmond is that it is the Capital of Virginia. Sad, but true. :/
Casey says
Richmond me!
All I know about Richmond is that it’s a charming city located in Virginia. I’d love to experience it myself!
Captain Micah says
RICHMOND ME!
What a fun giveaway. I happen to know that Virginia is properly pronounced, “Vah-gin-yah.” I learn so many things in my travels…
Elizabeth says
Richmond me! I know Richmond is the capital but, sadly, that’s about all. . . but I’d love to learn more :)
Jazmin says
RICHMOND ME!
All i know is that the winter’s there are always white! I would be soo excited to know more about your city!
Jazmin
Amanda says
Richmond Me!!! I really don’t know anything about Richmond. I’ve been to Roanoke, but from the way you guys describe it, I would enjoy Richmond A LOT more!
Barb says
RICHMOND ME
Richmond is home to lots of revolutionary war history. I would go into more detail but I don’t think most of what I might say is accurate.
Kristin says
Richmond me! I actually don’t know a whole lot about Richmond, but I hear they have the BEST bloggers there;) I haven’t been east of Colorado, so this would be an exciting trip for me!
Sarah says
RICHMOND ME…. Happens to be where my cousin and his wife live but I’ve never been able to visit so this would be perfect.
Britt says
RICHMOND ME- I have a friend who just completed a half Ironman in Richmond and she loved it. I’ve only ever been to contest a speeding ticket (long story!) so I’d love to finally get to see it in a good light :-D.
Allison says
RICHMOND ME! I know that I ate more paella in Richmond than I ever knew possible.
Lindsay Butler says
RICHMOND ME … I pretty only knew that it was in Virginia : ) But, Id LOVE to learn more! : )
Kim Cramton says
RICHMOND ME. Richmond was the capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War.
Rachel says
RICHMOND ME!
It’s where one of my best friends from college lives and I would love to use this as a trip to see my favorite blog people and my favorite friend!
Gina says
RICHMOND ME!
I really don’t know much about Richmond, except that you live there and it seems lovely!
Jamie M says
My 4th grade teacher taught me the following saying when I was learning states and their capitals: When virginia grows up, she’s going to marry a “Richmond.” So I guess thats my fact ;)
Alissa says
Oh wow. RICHMOND ME, pretty pretty please! I know almost nothing about Richmond and have never been to Virginia; would love to check it off my states-to-visit list! Don’t know how I could possibly get all that shopping in during one weekend, but would love to give it a go! :)
LavandulaLady says
Richmond Me!!
All I know of Richmond is that it’s in VA (sorry.)
Sarah says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I know that Richmond is known as the River City and I know I would be SO UNBELIEVABLY ECSTATIC if I won this contest!
Patty says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I’ve never been to Richmond and all that I know about it is what I’ve learned from the two of you! Thanks for all the beautiful pics, fun info, etc – you make it look like it should be one of the top places to raise a family! Would LOVE LOVE LOVE to visit!
emily says
Richmond me!!
Eek, I don’t really know anything about Richmond! All the more reason to visit!
Leslie says
RICHMOND ME
Richmond was also the capital of the Confederacy!
Britta says
RICHMOND ME!
Yah, the only facts I know are ones you share on the blog :) So, since it is home to some pretty cool people, it must be a pretty cool city :) That’s my fact :)
Ariana says
RICHMOND ME!! I don’t know anything about Richmond! Would love to go!!
Ariana
Liz E. says
RICHMOND ME!
Other than it being the capital (and your locale) I don’t know much. But I’d love to visit and find out!
Donna says
RICHMOND ME
•BONUS QUESTION: … one fact you know about Richmond. A company I used to work for many many years ago had an office there? I visited once. Other than that, its the capitol.
Kathi says
RICHMOND ME!
All I know about Richmond is what y’all have shared on your blog – it looks like a great town and I would love to visit!
Samantha says
RICHMOND ME!!! I know that Richmond is home some pretty awesome people and the cutest Burger on the planet :)
Sarah says
Richmond ME!!!!! I don’t really know much about Richmond, but would love to know more!!!!
irene says
RICHMOND ME! the only fact that i know about richmond is that it’s in VA & my boss’s parents live there…i would love to know more!
Jessalyn says
RICHMOND ME!
I was surprised to learn that the city of Richmond is not part of a county.
Christina says
Richmond me! Sadly I know nothing about it other than what you put in the post above, but it looks like an amazing city, what a fun trip this will be for someone!
Ashley says
RICHMOND ME!
One fact about Richmond: I think it is that place where my favorite bloggers live.
Rebecca says
RICHMOND ME!!
The only thing I know about Richmond is that it is the capital.
Katie says
RICHMOND ME!
I pretty much only know that it’s the capitol of Virginia and that you guys live there. And from your Instagram and blog that it’s really cool and beautiful!
Nicole Grove says
RICHMOND ME!
I know the only fact that I need to know – I’ll see the Petersiks there!!!
Caitlin @ Hardly Housewives says
Richmond Me! What an awesome prize – I have been dying to come to Richmond since I started reading YHL! Here’s a little fact I just learned – Richmond is a city, but not part of any county!
Karina says
RICHMOND ME !! (Well, US!)
Hmm, just one fact about Richmond? I did a report about the Pawhatan Indians in the 3rd grade!
Also, I know that Fall looks unbelievably gorgeous there. That is one thing we don’t get to see very much of in the Bay Area.
Leslie says
RICHMOND ME!
I’m sorry to say I don’t know a lot about Richmond, but you two make it sound like an awesome city. Hopefully I win! :)
Michelle says
RICHMOND ME PLEASE! Richmond fact: I would PEE MY PANTS if I won this Richmond prize package!
Kate says
RICHMOND ME!
This is fabulous! I now know that Richmond is the River City…thanks to you guys.
Rachael says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Oh. Oh. Pretty please!! :)
Penny says
RICHMOND ME! Would be my first trip to Richmond and Virginia!
Ellen says
RICHMOND ME
Richmond is a wonderful capital city!
Martha says
RICHMOND ME!
I just knew it was the capital of VA and that it’s about several hours from my sister in Blacksburg (sorry John, she’s a hokie. Or as I like to call it, a turkey!). Three cheers for the best giveaway ever!!!!!!!