***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 even knew that Belle Isle was once a fishing village for the Powhatan Indians — a neat local detail we hadn’t heard before). Congrats, Hallie — and see you in a few weeks!
We spent the holiday with family, but couldn’t resist sharing the details of this huge Richmond trip giveaway. When we learned we would be speaking at R.Home for the Holidays on November 8th — an event we’ve attended for years — a wild idea popped into my head: why not give away a trip to Richmond? Richmond Magazine thought it was a great idea and partnered with Visit Richmond VA to help make it happen. With their generosity, we assembled a prize package that’s better than we ever imagined.
The grand prize includes round-trip airfare for two from anywhere in the continental United States (arriving Thursday, Nov 8 and departing Sunday, Nov 11), plus a rental car for the duration of the stay — all courtesy of Visit Richmond VA. During the trip you’ll be hosted for three nights at one of Richmond’s most iconic hotels, The Jefferson.
Richmond Magazine is also providing tickets to R.Home for the Holidays on Thursday night, where we’ll be speaking and doing a book signing. That event has sold out, so we’re working on arranging a separate, free signing in Richmond for any locals who want to come — we’ll announce details as soon as they’re finalized.
We’re including a $100 gift card to one of our favorite restaurants, The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing, which overlooks the river — it’s a special spot for us, and where we celebrated finding out Sherry was pregnant with Clara.
Shopping in Richmond is a must, so we secured $100 gift cards to several local favorites: La Difference, Mongrel, Quirk Gallery, and the consignment trio — Clover (kids), Clementine (adults) and Ashby (teens). These stores capture the creative and independent spirit of Richmond’s retail scene.
Richmond Magazine and Visit Richmond VA also provided passes to several must-see local experiences — for example, the Chihuly glass installation at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and a Real Richmond Food Tour that gives you a curated taste of the city’s restaurant scene. Together these experiences give a well-rounded introduction to Richmond’s arts, food, and culture.
- PRIZE: As described: round-trip flights for two to Richmond (from the continental U.S.), a rental car from Visit Richmond VA, a three-night stay at The Jefferson Hotel, tickets to R.Home for the Holidays, $100 gift cards to The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing and to several local shops including La Difference, Mongrel, Quirk Gallery, Clover/Clementine/Ashby, plus passes to local attractions and tours.
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “RICHMOND ME” and tell us why you’d like to visit.
- BONUS QUESTION: Share one fact you know about Richmond — for example, that it’s often called “The River City,” that it’s the capital of Virginia, or a local landmark or neighborhood you love.
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, October 10th at 8:00 PM EST or when the 10,000-entry limit is reached — whichever comes first.
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- ELIGIBILITY: Flights available from the lower 48 United States only. Entrants must be 18 or older. Tickets must be booked by October 15th. Please note we tried to make this international but were unable to do so this year.
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per email address. The winner will be chosen randomly and announced in an update to this post. Return to this post on Thursday for the winner announcement. Good luck!
Note: We are not being paid or receiving perks for hosting this giveaway — we do these to thank readers for stopping by. For more info, see our Giveaway FAQ. Photo credits and prize support provided by Richmond Magazine, Visit Richmond VA, The Jefferson Hotel, and the participating local businesses and attractions.