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This magical ‘by-invite-only’ event, hosted on Saturday evening the 28th of January at the Fanjul family’s Casa de Campo estate, Casa Grande, was attended by special friends of the Fundación MIR, VIP guests of the main gala event, designers, Mark Badgley and James Mischka, as well as prize-winning golfers. The final event of the Fundación MIR Magical Splendor for Life fundraising weekend, the VIP dinner was a much more intimate gathering than the grand gala and fashion show by Badgley Mischka held the night before (Friday January the 27th) on Minitas beach. Guests were given the opportunity to peruse (and shop) at the Badgley Mischka boutique, whilst enjoying the pre-dinner cocktail in the moonlight on the terrace overlooking the ocean.

Hostess, Lian Fanjul greets her VIP guests during the cocktail hour lian fanjul casa grande

Dinner was served buffet-style at on the lawn catered by Casa de Campo’s Beach Club by Le Cirque restaurant. During the ceremony, the prize-giving ceremony for the golfers of the Fundación MIR golf tournament took place with prices presented by Alfy Fanjul and Raisitta Herrera. alfy fanjul casa grande Following cocktails, dinner and drinks, Coralis the singer from Dos en la Via brought the evening to a pleasant close with some classical merengue and salsa numbers which inspired a number of couples into dancing! It was the perfect end of a fantastic philanthropic weekend of exciting and glamorous events! The following photos were taken by Jonathan Garcia, a photographer at Talento A Domicilio based in the Marina Casa de Campo (see below for details):
The following photos taken during the VIP dinner in Casa Grande in Casa de Campo – were taken by me! [nggallery id=1205]
The Fundación MIR Magical Splendor for Life Weekend Held to raise money for the Fundación MIR’s schools in La Romana, the event included a variety of fundraising events and activities – click on the links below for more photos and coverage: • The 21st annual “Magical Splendor for Life” – a wonderful weekend! • Glamor and Fashion on the beach at the Fundación MIR Magical Splendor for Life Gala • The Badgley Mischka Fashion Show at the Fundación MIR Magical Splendor for Life • Golfing for a good cause!
The Fundación MIR The Fundación MIR is a non-profit organization which works to provide education to the children of the greater La Romana area, who are most in need. They run 3 schools; the MIR Esperanza (boys vocational school), the Escuela Tecnica Vocacional Fundación MIR (girls vocational school) and the Primaria MIR (infants school). For more information on the Fundación MIR and to make a donation, visit their website: www.mirinternational.org To make a donation contact the MIR office in Casa de Campo (809-523-8270) or in West Palm Beach (561-366-5095). Donations are tax deductible for US Citizens!
About Talento A Domicilio Talento A Domicilio are a high-quality services agency, who have an office in the Marina Casa de Campo and with their extensive team of professionals they offer services to suit your every need! They have photographers, a videographer, chef, computer specialist, music teacher, driver/chofer, personal trainer, languages teacher, singers, waiters, a very friendly personal assistant and much much more! They also run MISTRAL, a new restaurant in the Marina Casa de Campo – click here for photos and info! Talento A Domicilio #47 Calle Barlovento, Marina Casa de Campo www.talentoadomicilio.com talentoadomicilio@gmail.com 809-523-8511