Ruth Grossman and her husband Bernie first came to Casa de Campo in the early 1980’s, becoming over the next 3 decades popular and beloved members of the community, who through their passion for art and benevolent personalities really made a difference. Today, following the passing of Ruth on May 1st 2012 we share with […]
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Posted inDominican Republic, Lifestyle, Local News
Hurricane Season starts today – Friday June 1st
Today Friday June the 1st marks the start of “Hurricane Season”, which despite what some people think does not mean that it will rain constantly for the next 6 months, rather that when it does rain will in general be a little more fuerte (strong) than at other times of the year and it is of […]
Posted inBeyond Casa, Dominican Republic, Explore La Romana, Lifestyle, Local News
Dominicus Beach celebrates 8 years of “EU Blue Flag” status
Did you know that popular local beach “Dominicus” is officially considered to be an “EU Blue Flag” beach? And having successful maintained the high standards to keep this status for the last 8 years, the La Romana-Bayahibe Hotels Association was recently formally rewarded for this achievement.
Posted inAltos de Chavon, Art and Culture, Events and Activities, Featured, Headline, Hogar del Nino, Local News, Philanthrophy, Upcoming
With arts, crafts, recycled lamps and fashion the new Jenny Polanco store is inaugurated in support of the Hogar del Niño!
Last Friday the 25th of May 2012, Jenny Polanco celebrated the opening of her new store “Jenny Polanco Project” in Altos de Chavón with a cocktail to raise money for local charity, Hogar del Niño which featured the incredible recycled lamps of Malele Strofer, as well as Jenny’s fashion designs and numerous arts and crafts […]
Posted inDominican Republic, Events and Activities, Featured, Lifestyle, Local News, Sports, Upcoming
The Dominican Republic wins the 17th annual “Caribbean Classic” golf tournament!
From May 24th through to May 26th, the 17th annual Caribbean Golf Classic was played in Casa de Campo on the resort’s 3 Pete Dye designed golf courses; Teeth of the Dog, Links and Dye Fore and for the first time in the tournament’s 17 year history – the Dominican Republic won!
Posted inEvents and Activities, Featured, Hogar del Nino, Philanthrophy, Upcoming
Young artists; Andrea, Rafi, Lebron & Modesto rally together in support of the Café de La Leche
This Friday the 1st of June, the ladies of the Casa de Campo community will gather together to enjoy a very special Café de la Leche celebration at the Casa de Campo Yacht Club – with the enthusiastic support of some of Casa de Campo’s most talented up and coming artists!
Posted inCasa de Campo Resort, Costasur Dominicana, Events and Activities, Featured, Headline, Local News, Upcoming
Costasur & Casa de Campo begin preparations for “Dueños 2012”
The annual “Dueños” celebration hosted by Costasur and Casa de Campo for Casa de Campo villa owners – is already being planned! And although we haven’t yet received many details we have caught wind of a few interesting rumors and facts which we thought you might enjoy…..
Posted inBeyond Casa, Events and Activities, Explore La Romana, Featured, Lifestyle, Upcoming
“Asociación Cibao de Ahorros y Préstamos” inaugurates 43rd branch in La Romana
Earlier this month, the “Asociación Cibao de Ahorros y Préstamos” (Cibao association of savings and loans) opened it’s 43rd branch in La Romana, where it will now be offering the families and business of La Romana it’s 50 years of experience in the finance sector.
Posted inAltos de Chavon, Art and Culture, Beyond Casa, Featured, Headline, Lifestyle, Local News
“13 Altos de Chavón School of Design Transfer Students Graduate from Parsons” – article by Stephen Kaplan
Friday, May 18th 2012, was a stunningly beautiful spring day, and at 2:30pm Parsons The New School for Design, along with all the other divisions of The New School, celebrated its annual commencement – with the participation of 13 former students of the Altos de Chavón School of Design.
Posted inCasa de Campo Resort, Events and Activities, Local News, Upcoming
Live music and dancing this week at La Caña!
This week from Wednesday night through to Saturday night there will be live music and dancing as well as some drinks specials at Casa de Campo’s La Caña Restaurant and Lounge by Il Circo in the main Casa de Campo hotel area!
Posted inEvents and Activities, Upcoming
This week in Casa de Campo: May 28th – June 3rd
This week in Casa de Campo we look forward to the Café de la Leche on Friday, which also happens to mark the beginning of the 2012 hurricane season!