We knew it’d be pretty tough to top last blogiversary’s prize of $2,500 worth of swag, but this year we somehow wrangled an adventure and luxury filled Virginia vacation worth an estimated $3,000 for you guys! Virginia is for Lovers, the fine folks who promote tourism in our home state, just started a new series featuring real Virginians… and they actually asked to profile us for it! We had so much fun during our day trip to Virginia’s Eastern Shore – complete with beach time, antiquing, fresh seafood, and even paddling in kayaks to a vineyard. And now, for one lucky winner and a guest from anywhere in the world, they’re recreating that trip with a ton of bonuses like airfare, charming bed & breakfast stays, a car rental, and extra adventures… like hang gliding!
In addition to covering round-trip airfare and a car rental, this weekend prize pack includes one night each in two historic and charming bed & breakfasts: The Inn at Onancock and Cape Charles House.
After days chilling on the uncrowded beaches or perusing the quaint towns, you’ll need to eat right? So the package also includes a meal at three waterfront restaurants that have fresh seafood-stocked menus: Shanty, Mallards, and The Island House Restaurant.
Taking it easy is the main name of the game on the Eastern Shore, but this package does include a couple of activities to get your adrenaline pumping and the wine flowing. There’s a Wine Kayak Tour where the guides from SouthEastern Expeditions will help lead you through some peaceful waterways to a wine experience and tasting at Chatham Vineyards. And if that doesn’t get your heart racing, how about hang gliding for two with Virginia Hang Gliding?
We’re so excited that one of you is going to win such a fun-filled trip to our home state. Please use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter (it might take a second to load, but it should eventually pop up below this paragraph). This prize is available to anyone in the world 18 years or older and can be redeemed anytime in the next year (since the activities are seasonally dependent, you may wish to come in the warmer months). And for anyone who misses the freebie bonus question, we started one over here in Forums so you can sound off and see what everyone else thinks on the subject.
Aadra says
Virginia IS for lovers. We live in North Carolina, and on every trip through VA up to family in Maryland, my husband and I exchange a quick kiss…has to be quick because of the scary drivers on I-95!
Anne says
I concur! I met my husband in Virginia! At that awesome school in Blacksburg. :D
Katy says
Anne, I am from Blacksburg too! I met my husband at that same school.
MissCaron says
This makes me miss my home state even more than normal!
Claudia says
OMG I am so in!!!
Melissa says
OMG I would just love to win this!!! This would be so fun for me and my 4 year old. Seriously love you guys and the blog.
Erin J says
how awesome!
Sarah says
I want to thank you guys for making it easy to enter giveaways…I don’t like having to “like” a bunch of products on facebook or re-tweet for additional entries. Thanks for keeping it simple.
Rachel says
AMEN! I feel the same way
Katie says
Yes! Well said! If I wasn’t already completely YHL addicted, this would put it over the top ;)
sarah says
this sarah agrees with that sarah! :)
i don’t even enter the others, too much stuff in my already “stuff-filled” life.
Amber says
I totally agree! No pinning, re-tweeting, FB sharing! It’s so nice :)
Ky G says
Ditto!!!!
Corynn F. says
YES! Finally!
Alyssa says
I just clicked onto the comments section to write the exact same praise! I like that we don’t have to “sell” the blog in order to enter a giveaway. Awesome!
sharon says
YES!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ginny @ Goofy Monkeys says
Agreeing with this! I love giveaways as much as the next gal, but I hate having to jump through hoops to get 47 chances at winning a roll of washi tape. You guys keep it SIMPLE & FAIR! THANK YOU!
Kate says
Ditto!!!
Rose says
Yep! Totally agree with this one. I very rarely enter on other blogs because you have to jump through so many hoops. Just another thing that I love about your blog :-)
Jen says
Ditto! Thank you YHL!!
Dawn says
Completely agree with Sarah! Also, thanks for the opportunity. My 18th wedding anniversary is coming up – this would be great to surprise the hubby with!
Maddie says
I totally agree too! THANKS!!
Megan says
I completely agree!!
Amy says
Virginia native living in Illinois now…I so want to win and come HOME for a visit!
Suzanne says
My hubby showed me your spread in the latest issue of Garden and Gun. VERY cool!!!
Jes-ka says
THIS. IS. AWESOME.
\o/
Brenda says
Woah, what a swanky giveaway! Before I started reading your blog, I wouldn’t have had much desire to visit Virginia. But after all your pics and hearing about how much you love it? Sold!
jennT says
Oh! how wonderful!! fancy wrangling guys!! I used to live on the ESVA just north of Onancock–love it there. :)
Tasha says
This would be a pretty awesome honeymoon for me and my new husband :D
Sara says
Just saw the ad in Garden and Gun!
Shannon Summers says
Ahh what a fantastic trip! I’m crossing my fingers!!
Nicole J. says
Awesome!
Rachel says
My husband and I saw the spread in the recent issue of Garden and Gun. My husband goes, hey it’s those blog people!
KBaker says
pick me! pick me!! { great giveaway }
Amy says
Not to far away and need a family-fun trip!
Vix says
This makes me miss NoVa so much! Looks like you guys had a blast and even if I don’t win, I’m bookmarking those restaurants and B&Bs for the next time I’m visiting the area!
Martha says
This is a truly amazing giveaway. ALMOST as amazing as the book-tour trip. Almost.
Lindsey d. says
My fiance and I are getting married in March and this would be the PERFECT start to our honeymoon. I’m crossing my fingers!
Carrie Jo says
Wow, wow, wow! I’d love a trip…it’s just what our little family needs – some time away. You make VA look like so much fun, and we’d love to explore there. :)
Lauren says
My best friend just moved to Virginia…I’d love to go visit her! What a cool giveaway :)
Kim says
If I win (fingers crossed!!)Can a quick meet and greet with a few awkward photos with John, Sherry, Clara and Burger be included too??
YoungHouseLove says
Haha! The trip isn’t to Richmond, but we wish!
xo
s
Christina P says
The Eastern Shore is where my husband and I met! We try to go back every year for our anniversary. This would be positively dreamy for next year :).
Erin says
I miss Virginia soooo much! I hope to move back there someday!
Melanie says
What a fun trip! Maybe this could be a honeymoon for my husband-to-be next spring!
Thanks!
Blanca says
Oh my gosh! A trip to the US and open for the entire world!!!!
Fingers sooooooooooo crossed!
Thanks for the opportunity!
Oh, and that picture of yours kissing with your lifejackets is adorable! It reminds me of one you have like from 5 years ago that you are kissing him on the cheek! :)
xo,
B.
Natalie F. says
Raised in Virginia but moved in June to Washington state with the Army. But always dream of going back!
lounytoon says
What an amazing trip! As a VA resident, I’d love to take it myself and area!
Jessica says
Hey there! Im such a big fan of your blog and actually this giveaway make me feel like a worm in a mud fest!
and its in that way because am a mexican girl who follows you from 3 years a go and this is a huge opportunity for me for meet all that stuff about you write, and also i think is the first world wide giveaway who do you guys do… or isn’t?
Amg gonna look lke some kinda of weird-latina-sassymama-stalker buuuuy Sherry im in love of you and of all you beatifull family! Eres muy bonita! y amo que mantengas todo tan simple como lo haces y me inspiran a hacer el mundo un poquito mas bonito y feliz :)
btw do you have plains to sell your book here, in México? Because im dying for get it!
Have i nice day! and Happy Anniversary!
Btww..Sorry for my bad spelling
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks so much Jessica! Our book is on amazon and they ship to Mexico I think! It’s also on a worldwide site called The Book Depository that ships internationally I think. Hope it helps!
xo
s
Adrianna h says
That looks amazing! I want to visit Virginia now!
Brittany says
This is an amazing prize! I agree with Sarah, thank you so much for making it simple to enter, and open to residents outside the US! :)
Kate says
Awesome! This would be a perfect mini-moon after our Maryland wedding in June!
Julianne says
Ahhhhhhhhhhhh…this would be an AMAZING trip for anyone to win!!! You two have done a fabulous job selling us all on Virgina, that it would definitely be a check off the ‘to-see-in-my-lifetime’ list! Good luck everyone!!! :0)
Rachel Brenna says
Virgina looks fun!
Jessie says
OMG I love this!! I live in NoVA and haven’t really explored much of the state yet so this wouId be a fabulous trip!! :)
Bree says
Does it include crashing your house? I want to meet you and John and Clara in person so bad!!!
YoungHouseLove says
You’re so sweet! The trip isn’t to Richmond, but we wish!
xo
s
Cristy says
Whoa!!! Super cool prize! My husband and I are about to celebrate our 11 year anniversary and we haven’t had a trip for just the two of us since our honeymoon. 4 sweet kiddos later and I know we could definitely use it! Fingers crossed!
Lindsay says
Sounds amazing. My husband was in a bike accident (got hit by a car) and would love to get away to something like this when he is recovered!
YoungHouseLove says
Oh no! Hope he’s in good spirits and getting stronger everyday!
xo
s
Jessi E says
This is a great giveaway! Since I’ve started reading your blog, I’ve developed a desire to visit Virginia. It looks like a really awesome place.
Heather A. says
This is an awesome giveaway! My fiance and I are getting married November 2 and still haven’t figured out what to do for our honeymoon. This would be perfect!!
Becky says
The trip sounds great, sans the hand gliding!
Abigail says
AHHHHHH!!! My husband and I would adore this trip!
P.S. your blog posts make my day most days. :)
Gail says
Awesome!
Michelle says
This is awesome!
Shanna says
The only thing that would make this giveaway better is if we got to meet you guys on our trip too!
Sarah Stirling says
Wow! This is an incredible giveaway!!! It looks like y’all had a wonderful time!! I hope I win! My man and I would LOVE everything about this trip!!
Megan says
This looks amazing! My husband and I chose to skip our yearly vacation and celebrating our anniversary this year because we were remodeling the kitchen and mudroom. SO worth it, but I’m itching for a getaway. It’s been years since I’ve been to Virginia and I’d love to go back.
Stephanie says
Oooh count me in! What a great giveaway.
Happy Blogiversary, guys!