***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.
Betsie says
RICHMOND ME!!!!!! I don’t know much about your city, but it looks fantastic! I’d love to get a chance to visit!
nancyo says
holy cow. this is awesome. I live in Denver and am bummed about missing your book tour. I would love to visit Richmond and meet you. I never thought much about moving to or visiting Richmond until Younghouselife and reading about all of the interesting things your city has.
Interesting fact .. The average aircraft occupancy on flights from Denver to Richmond in 2009 was 93.13%.
Nancy
Rebecca says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond was also recently named one of the top rowing cities in the country by Rowing magazine.
Kelly says
RICHMOND ME! Please, oh Please let it be me! :) All I know about Richmond is that it is in Virginia, you are three hours ahead of my time (at least right now), and you live there :)
amanda says
RICHMOND ME!
I’ve never been there, but it sounds lovely!
What a fabulous give away! Congrats to YHL!
Mallory @ R. Simple Life says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know much about Richmond aside from the fact that it’s the capital of VA and you guys live there… but I’m looking forward to learning SO much more when I win this AMAZING giveaway!
Christine says
Richmond me!
I know nothing about Richmond, therefore I should win so I can learn a lot more about it!
Casey J says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is an independent city and not part of any county. Plus it would be a fun place to visit!!
Tara says
RICHMOND ME!
It’s where you live :) That’s about all I know!
Linzi R. says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t really know much about Richmond, but I look at John’s Instagram pics from running and it looks beautiful!
Mike says
Richmond me!
Anna says
Richmond me! I’m afraid I’m pretty Richmond illiterate. But the more you guys talk about it, the more it sounds like the promised land…with an ice cream shop or festival on every corner!
Katie says
Richmond Me! Richmond is the capital of Virginia. Somehow I had forgotten that since my third grade state capital quiz.
Stephanie M. says
RICHMOND ME
Pretty much the only thing I know about Richmond is that it’s in VA. I’ve never been there, but have been wanting to visit!
Elizabeth M says
RICHMOND ME! the only fact I know about Richmond is that I want to visit. LOL!
Sara Hamilton says
RICHMOND ME!!! One of Richmond’s sister cities is Saitama, Japan!
Allie says
RICHMOND ME! Wow that sounds like so much FUN!!! And how about that VCU has the best public art school in the country?
Amber Du says
Richmond Me! The only thing about Richmond I know, is that it is home to University of Richmond, and I’ve had a few friends go there!
Christy says
Richmond Me! The one Richmond fact I know is that it was also the capital of the confederacy.
Jess says
RICHMOND ME!
Give me liberty or give me death!… spoken in Richmond :)
Ruth says
RICHMOND ME!!!!!!
Richmond hosts a HUGE kayaking festival every year w freestyle kayakers from around the world!
Amazing freebie!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amanda says
RICHMOND Me! I just know that it is the capital of VA and where you live!
Rebecca says
One thing I know…Living in NOVA, it’s my neighbor to the south that I’ve never been to. Would there be a better way to go then winning this trip? I think not!
Gail says
Richmond ME!!!!
I thought it was interesting that Richmond has a County called New Kent County…and where I live in RI has a county called Kent County!
Gail says
Well maybe its not in Richmond….now that I’m looking closer it might be its own city or town! But I still thought it was cool that it has similar names! Now something about Richmond….if I were to visit Richmond I could get a cool bumper sticker that says Virginia is for Lovers!!
Kim says
RICHMOND ME!
Holy crap what a great giveaway! And I feel like the city of Richmond should pay you guys for being such awesome ambassadors to your city! :)
Lara says
RICHMOND ME!
Our church’s missionary training center is in Richmond:)
Madeline Kronfeld says
RICHMOND ME! My favorite fact about Richmond is that my best friend lives there. It’s also home to the historic St. John’s Church.
Jill Taylor says
RICHMOND PLEASE!!
To be entirely honest, I don’t know much about Richmond since I am Canadian but I do know it’s home to a pretty cool DIY family :)
Jill Taylor says
…or should I say Richmond Me?! HA! Clearly I was half asleep this morning when I wrote my comment. Finally found my comment to make the correction. My bad… *blush*
Melissa says
Richmond Me…I know nothing about it besides what you guys share! How amazing is this giveaway?!?!?!?!
Johann says
RICHMOND ME! I know I grew up there and loved it!
Rebecca says
RICHMOND ME! Sound s like a fantastic place to live- I would love to escape NYC for a visit.
Veronica H says
RICHMOND ME!! The only thing I know about Richmond, is that it is the state capital – which is why it would be so cool to visit and learn more. :)
Sara says
RICHMOND ME!
Allison says
Richmond Me!
I’m not much of a history buff, but I do know it’s in VA and that it has a river. Does that count?
Jamie B says
RICHMOND ME!! I know nothing about Richmond, but it looks charming from all your posts. I’d LOVE to come visit!
brynne says
RICHMOND ME!
Jill says
Richmond Me… I know that Richmond is for Lovers. Ha! (that’s what your wedding bumper stickers said!)
Kellie says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know anything about Richmond, but this trip sounds amazing! My husband and I have never been able to afford a vacation, so this would be a dream come true!
Brenda says
Richmond me since we have never been to Virginia at all!! Would love to see it. Thanks for the opportunity!
Mara Smith says
RICHMOND ME!
I know Richmond is in Virginia and that it’s the capital of Virginia. And that Virginia is for lovers. Haha!
paintergal says
Whoa! Totally cool.
I really know nothing about Richmond. How about this?
I lived for many years in the Iowa town that was immortalized as River City in Meredith Willson’s musical, “The Music Man.” Now, which Iowa town am I referring to?
KimberlyH says
RICHMOND ME! Unfortunately I don’t know much about Richmond other than the fact that its VA’s capital and that you four (including Clara and Burger of course) live there- so hopefully I win and can learn a ton more about it!!
alex says
richmond me!
Laura Wood says
Woohoo! Would love to visit the city and meet you guys!
Laura Wood says
and Richmond Me!
Katy says
RICHMOND ME!! I don’t know much about Richmond, but I can’t wait to learn more!!
quiltmaven says
Richmond Me!
I know it’s in VA ;-)
Cheryl says
RICHMOND ME!! I pretty much only know that you live there and it is the capital of VA. ;)
Suzy says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond is in Virginia which is south of Detroit where I live!
Anjana says
Richmond me! I don’t know a lot about Richmond, but would LOVE to visit and find out.
deb says
RICHMOND ME!!