How it works

Acclimating to a new city is hard. We're here to make it easy. Here's a step-by-step explanation of how SettledIn will help you connect to Richmond.

Identify your needs and interests

• We send you our short questionnaire to fill out as a starting point

• We set a day and time to meet — in our downtown office, in a coffee shop near you, or anywhere else that works

• We meet for an hour and talk (in-person or via phone) about what you want your life in Richmond to look like

Create an RVA guidebook tailored to you

• Your interests + our local knowledge and research = your personal guidebook

• This document will contain detailed recommendations for the places, groups, events and more that you'll love about Richmond

• Vegetarian restaurants? We'll rank and describe them for you. Want to join a dog-walking group? We've got that sniffed out.

Take you on a personalized tour of Richmond

• Either a walking or driving tour — your call!

• We'll take you around Richmond and show you the highlights, tailored to your specific interests

• We know the best spot in every park, the best brunch in every neighborhood — all the hidden gems beloved by locals.

Organize meet-ups where you'll make new connections 

• We gather a mix of Richmond newcomers and natives

• Happy hours, farmers markets, museum visits and more

• Meet other people new in town

Check-in at monthly intervals to recalibrate

• We're very confident that our service will help your fall in love with Richmond, but we also know that it's only normal to have follow-up questions about the city after the initial period. So we'll be available to check-in with you via phone or email, a couple of times a month for the first 60 days, to help iron out any wrinkles and make your move to Richmond as smooth as it can be.