If, like me, you watched the fascinating inaugural ceremony that took place for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil last Friday and then did not leave your house watching swimming and gymnastics all weekend… you might been hit with “olympic fever”. My olympic fever meant that I ordered a Speedo online to start swimming for workouts […]
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Chavonera Mariela Sabino gives us a look into Diego Cirulli’s latest exhibition “Hollow” in Berlin
Altos de Chavón’s excellence in art stretches far beyond its Casa de Campo borders as students and artists in residence go on to work in top notch companies, create their own collections, travel and fulfill their dreams. Recently, we’ve recognized the work of Chavonero Gustavo Peña and Davidoff Art Initiative Resident Jimmy Robert, and now […]
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Follow the 45th International Tournament of INDI Polo in Spain, sponsored by Casa de Campo
Summer polo may have wrapped up this year in Casa de Campo but that doesn’t stop teams from continuing to play the Sport of Kings overseas. In fact, the Polo Challenge RD is equally active and pursuing opportunities to promote the Dominican Republic as the up-and-coming hub for polo. Currently, the 45th International Tournament of INDI Polo […]
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The best nights in Casa de Campo end at Genesis! See Genesis Nightclub’s Weekend Lineup: August 4th – August 7th
Weekends everywhere are exactly what you make of them. Need extra sleep, a road-trip, or a night out?! You decide, but with Genesis you don’t have to look very far for a good time! Let the drinks and artists come to you in this weekend’s party line-up…
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2nd Annual Latin America Pro-Am to play on the Teeth of the Dog in two weeks
Throughout the year, Casa de Campo is home to a variety of golf tournaments, and most recently the Good Samaritan which contributed to the Hospital Buen Samaritano, which aids impoverished children under their care in the La Romana area. In less than two weeks, the 2nd Annual Latin America Pro Am returns to the Teeth of the Dog on August 16th – 20th […]
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Wear your angel’s wings at Malele Strofer’s Café de la Leche!
Café de la Leche events always combine great friends and food in afternoon get-togethers all in the name of charity, and this next one on August 12th with Malele Strofer is no different, except for some added spunk. Under the theme “Ojalá Victoria,” guests are encouraged to embrace their inner Victoria Secret angel!
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Emilio Vásquez to be honored during the 39th Casa de Campo International Tennis Tournament
Casa de Campo will host its 39th International Tennis Tournament this September and we are excited to learn that it will be dedicated to Emilio Vásquez, the tennis legend who served as the Director of Tennis for over 35 years, holding a special place in the heart of our community.
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“A Taste of the Story”: Alba Esteve Ruiz joins Flavors of the World Italy in August
Casa de Campo is preparing itself for the next Flavors of the World food event! Just two weeks ago, we were out and about in the Marina and Minitas Beach partaking in the best from Miami chefs of the Pubbelly Group, Matador Room, and Alter. On August 19th-21st, Italy comes to us with the spellbinding cuisine of Alba […]
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*UPDATE* Join us for a live Jazz and Reggae concert this Friday at Fresh Fresh Chavón!
UPDATE: The Fresh Fresh Café Talk with Herbalist Alita Akashi tonight in Santo Domingo has been suspended. We love live music and if it’s outdoors and at Altos de Chavón even more! Fresh Fresh Chavón is hosting a FREE live music event this Friday featuring Van Avakian. For those of you who like Jazz and Reggae, […]
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An exclusive look at the Art Chavón 2016 event in Santo Domingo and the art that can still be yours!
The seventh annual Art Chavón night, hosted by Dominique Bluhdorn, President of the Altos de Chavón Cultural Center Foundation was held last Wednesday, July 20th at the School of Design’s new Santo Domingo campus and gallery. Like in previous years, the pieces by recent and longtime Chavoneros were testament to the important contributions the School of Design and […]
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Filling in the fantasy in “Unknown Adventures” at Gustavo Peña’s Solo Exhibition
At the heart of Altos de Chavón is the School of Design, graduating students with expertise in the fields of Fine Arts, Illustration, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Photography, Film Production and Architecture. It comes as no surprise Chavón is deemed the “artist’s village”. Students go on to form extraordinary careers locally and internationally, […]