***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.
ilikebeerandbabies.com says
RICHMOND ME
That you guys live there. That’s it. I am the cultural equivalent of Fred Flintstone, thus the need to get out!
Kristen says
Richmond Me!!!
Everything I know about Richmond I learned on your blog. Sounds like an awesome place to live and I would LOVE to see it for myself. Great giveway.
Julia says
Richmond me… a vacation to a place where there is a fall! I moved to Texas from VA and miss is everyday!! I would love to see where you guys get inspiration! A trip to Richmond… YES PLEASE.
brynne says
RICHMOND ME! Is it bad that I don’t know a whole lot about Richmond?
MP says
RICHMOND ME!
Fun fact: The state dog is the American Foxhound– sorry, Burger! ;)
Valerie says
“RICHMOND ME”
I know that it’s not too far from Lexington, VA. :)
Kimberly says
Richmond me! I actually dont know much of anything about Richmond other than it would be a nice place to visit!
Elaina says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know many Richmond facts aside from all that you share about your town. So I guess i’ll go with the “it’s the capital and you live there” answer! ;)
sarah says
Woo Hoo! I love Richmond, as I used to live there. Perfect way to catch up with some friends.
stephanie says
Richmond me!
tara rubano says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know much about Richmond except it seems pretty cool!
Sarah says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I really don’t know much about Richmond, but winning this trip would be a great way to learn!
casey d says
“RICHMOND ME”
Jennifer says
RICHMOND ME
only knew it was the capital
would love to visit!!!
McKay says
HOLYMOLY!!! What a give-a-way! Thank YOU!! RICHMOND has been on our list for awhile, so this opportunity excited the bejeezes outta ME!
Marcia C says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond isn’t part of a county… it’s an independent city.
Jessica says
Richmond Me!! I really wanted to see Richmond when we visited Virginia in July, but only made it to Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg. :(
Rebecca Gorbena says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that Richmond is in Virginia and it’s where you live…what’s more to know? :)
Kitty Schaub says
Richmond me!!!!
I don’t know anything about Richmond, other than you guys live there!
Cathy says
Richmond Me!
When I was in middle school I asked my parents if we could take a family vacation to colonial Richmond because I was a huge nerd and we did. Favorite vacation spot ever!
Amanda C says
RICHMOND ME!
Melissa says
RICHMOND ME! Arthur Ashe is from there!!! I NEED to come :)
Krystal Pound says
RICHMOND ME! and I know nothing about Richmond, other than it’s in Virginia. And that it looks beautiful and fun from all the things you post going on in the area.
Nancy says
Richmond me! I’ve driven through on the way to Florida but have never visited. I’d love it and to meet both of you!
bria s. says
RICHMOND ME!
my dad is a civil war reinactor, so I know that Richmond was the capital of the confederacy!
Kristen says
Richmond Me! Richmond is home to VCU (I know this because I visited my sister there when she was a student).
Hailey Montoya says
RICHMOND ME
Elisabeth A. says
Richmond me!
Honestly, I don’t know much about the place other than it seems like a good place to live.
Aaron says
RICHMOND ME
As a UR grad living in Boston (Robins 02), one fact I know is that the Richmond Spiders are the only college/pro team named as such, and they were given that name due to a lanky pitcher in the 1800s.
They also just cut mens soccer and track and are introducing Lacrosse as a varsity sport.
NYer says
RICHMOND ME!
my favorite fact about Richmond is that it’s home of YHL!
Elizabeth says
RICHMOND ME!
I thought it interesting that Richmond is an independent city and NOT part of a county. Researching property tax information for clients threw me for a loop the first time I googled “Richmond, VA county!”
stephanie says
RICHMOND ME!
This would be fun! I know THAT about Richmond. ;)
Salina says
Richmond Me!!
I know that Richmond is home to The Martin Agency – which is one of my favorite ad agencies in the country. Yes I’m an ad nerd, and I’d love to visit!
Kate W says
RICHMOND ME!
Haha, I know Richmond was the capital of the CSA during the Civil War…history nerd.
Kelly says
RICHMOND ME! The most important fact I know about Richmond is that I’ve never been….
Meagan says
Richmond me! I would love to get to know your city better! Sign this girl up!
Lauren Grizzard says
Please Richmond me because I am an undergrad student currently in Tennessee and am hoping to apply the art history graduate program at VCU fall 2014. Since I’m a college student, I’m broke as all get out (ramen noodles broke), and would be absolutely honored to visit the place I hope to live within the next few years! I’ve heard nothing but wonderful things about Richmond from friends that have lived and visited there in the past.
As I side note, I just love your blog. You guys are the sweetest family it’s ridiculous, but I promise I won’t creep around your house if I win.. well maybe just one picture if I could find it for my sister who is also an avid reader. haha
Allie says
RICHMOND ME
I know that Richmond is home to some of the coolest people in the world! It would be awesome to visit!
Abby J. says
RICHMOND ME!
And what I know about Richmond is that you can white water raft right down the middle of downtown!
Andrea says
RICHMOND ME!!! All I know is that you’ve got that awesome river running through the city. I’d love to visit and find out more!!!
natalie says
RICHMOND ME! I know that Richmond is home TO VCU and an old building that is so close I-95 that the highway nearly goes through it. :)
Julia says
RICHMOND ME! Did you know Richmond is the home of the world’s best bloggers?
brittney says
Richmond me!!! I know that YHL lives there :)
Sarah says
Richmond me! It’s next on our vacation list!
Julie says
RICHMOND ME!
I lived in Richmond for 6 months in 2009 and have been dying to go back for a visit ever since I left. What a great prize!
Ellen says
RICHMOND ME! I know (from Instagram) how beautiful Richmond is in the morning. This prize would blow my mind and be the best I could ever win! Split the pot has nothing on this one! You guys are the best :)
andrea H. says
richmond me!! wow, this would be fun!! richmond fact – i have two good friends there that I’d love to see!
brandon says
richmond me!
Jen R. says
Ah! Richmond Me! Hmmm…things I know about Richmond: that I want to visit. :)
Katherine N says
Richmond Me! Fun fact I just learned.. they used to keep alligators in the pools inside the Jefferson hotel???!