And the lucky winner, according to Random.org, is:
Congratulations Tate Family! Please contact me at stephmodo@gmail.com to start planning your lovely vacation! Thank you all for participating and for your comments. I appreciate them immensely!
Just one year ago we completed the renovation of La Maisonnette du Coteau (see top right). However, in many respects it feels like forever ago. I guess major life changes--like having a baby, moving, and a new job--kinda do that to you. It seems like we are inadvertently making it more and more difficult to get ourselves back to the beautiful village of Beynac, which we love so much.
This time of year I yearn to don my winter coat and scarf, and walk the quiet, cobblestone paths through Beynac before heading back to the cottage for hot chocolate by the warm fire. A crisp bike ride or hike through the countryside might be fun too, or perhaps a jaunt through the local market trolling for fresh truffles to bring back to La Maisonnette and cook on the gorgeous La Canche. Oh, and how can we forget that tub--the one that overlooks the lazy Dordogne river and the surrounding valley. Now that sounds cozy, doesn't it? Don't even get me started on the thought of being there for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or for Les Soldes (one of two times per year there are sales in France). I hope I've lured you into my La Maisonnette spell because I'd like to offer you something very special--a week at La Maisonnette for you and a guest!
Why, you ask? Well, this year has been eventful to say the least, but you've been so supportive through it all. I've appreciated the emails and the comments so very much...more than you'll know! In addition, you've generated publicity about La Maisonnette for which we are grateful; and those of you who stayed at La Maisonnette took darn good care of this sweet place, and that means the world to us. Since we have a bit of vacancy during the cooler months, we are in a position to offer a free week during November or February (think: Valentine's Day!). Picture yourself in southern France, enjoying this unique time of year and all the Perigord Noir has to offer. If you want to add to the moment, you can complete a refresher on La Maisonnette right here.
Excited?!! I hope so. I'm excited FOR you. Bonne chance dear readers!
- You have 6 days to enter this giveaway (closes Monday, October 18th at midnight).
- Make 1 comment on this post to enter.
- Anonymous comments will be ignored so make sure we know who you are!
- The winner will be chosen via random.org and announced on Tuesday, October 19th at the top of this post.
- The prize (one free week) is for you and a guest. (you will still be required to send in a deposit of 500 Euros, which is fully refundable after your stay)
- The prize is non-transferable. Please enter for you and not someone else.
- The free week is only good during the following weeks: November 19-26; November 26-Dec 3; February 4-11; or February 11-18. Please make absolutely sure you'll be able to get over to France during one of these weeks before entering the giveaway.
- Winners, please respond within 48 hours of the announcement to secure your romantic getaway for 2 (!!).
Again, I'm so excited for you all! Thank you for everything you've done for this blog (and for me), and I wish you the best of luck in winning this fantastic giveaway.
xo
images 1, 6, 7 - Sigfrid Lopez / images 2, 4, 5- moi / image 3 - Ooh.com
PICK ME PICK ME PICK ME. Romanced starved, first year inner-city second grade teacher. My long distance relationship would thrive in paris ;)
ReplyDeletewow. amazing. If I am ever going to win a giveaway, this would be the one!! thanks!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! That looks AMAZING!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe magic of such a win would be a stunner after a long year of change. What a giveaway!
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ReplyDeleteI loved reading your before & after photos of the entire remodeling process! It is a brilliant space and one that will hold cherished memories for many. It is a very generous giveaway! Merci!
ReplyDeleteOne of my biggest dreams is to go to France - when I was really little I thought only three places existed: Virginia, where I lived; Idaho, where my grandparents lived; and France, where my dad served a church mission. :) Thanks for the entry!
ReplyDeleteThis looks fantastic! My old college roommate used to tell me tales of her life in France and I have wanted to go ever since. Would be the perfect one year anniversary trip for my husband and I.
ReplyDeleteYes Please!
ReplyDeleteOh my word, yes please.
ReplyDeleteAmazing giveaway! We would love to go.
ReplyDeleteooh how lovely!
ReplyDeleteWe would love the opportunity before we welcome baby #4.
ReplyDeleteOooh la la!! It would be the perfect escape for my Mom and Dad!
ReplyDeleteHow magical!
ReplyDeleteHow generous! I would looooove to win. :)
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness...
ReplyDeletei would love to go!!
Out of this world!
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI think that I need to take my wife, these three kids of ours have us running like crazy and it would be nice to take a little break!
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited to win a trip to France. Merci!
ReplyDeletePlease oh please, wouldn't that be a great getaway
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway. This is the first time I'm entering a giveaway contest. This is amazing!
ReplyDeleteUnreal. Thanks for your generosity.
ReplyDeleteI would love it! We are celebrating our 10th anniversary in December and this would be perfect.
ReplyDeleteWe would love to go. We are celebrating our 10th anniversary in December and this would be perfect!
ReplyDeleteI would love it! We are celebrating our 10th anniversary in December and this would be perfect.
ReplyDeleteTo think that I almost didn't hear about this contest before the clock struck 12am. This would be such a great opportunity of a lifetime. Promise we would baby La Maisonnette and tell everybody about it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity/
What a great opportunity! If I win, my wife will be thrilled!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness this place is GORGEOUS! Pick me, pick me!
ReplyDeleterolling the dice... I enjoyed reading about your renovation and it looks like a magical place!
ReplyDeletebeautiful. i would love to go with my husband!
ReplyDeleteI WOULD LOVE TO GO!!!
ReplyDeleteI about died when I saw this. I can't even begin to imagine how wonderful this would be!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a divine way to spend a week in February!
ReplyDeleteoh no!! i didnt have internet on my new apartment and just today we fixed it.. as usuall i entered your blog... and oh boy i miss my chance!!!! :( maybe next time... :)
ReplyDeletepick me.. choose me! (am i the only one who still watch retuns of ?Gray's Anatomy?? :)
ReplyDeleteWow! Amazing!
ReplyDeleteI've dreamed of going to France my whole life, and your home embodies my dream ~ it's just magical. Our 20 year anniversary is coming up and I can't think of a more perfect place to celebrate.
ReplyDeleteMerci de votre générosité, j'espère que nous sommes choisis, merci beaucoup!
absolutely gorgeous. I feel peaceful already just looking at the pictures!-Jill
ReplyDeleteabsolutely gorgeous! -jill
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