Last Friday the 12th of February was a very busy day and night! The Hogar del Niño weekend events started with the homes and gardens tour and the final if the polo tournament and then Chinois, Chinese restaurant in the Marina Casa de Campo threw a fantastic party to celebrate the Chinese New Year!
Author Archives: Rebecca Silvestri
Posted inArt and Culture, Bars and Nightlife, Beyond Casa, Featured, Food & Drinks, Lifestyle
Only in the DR: A little pussy cat?
This week’s slightly erotic and comical photo was sent to us by Ivonna Sosa.Ivonna took this photo on the way out of La Romana, on the main road near the Burger King… we have a funny feeling this has nothing to do with kittens; and if it is, we think that they should be given […]
Posted inEvents and Activities, Featured, Sports, Upcoming
REGISTER NOW for our ChiChigua Fest! Full details here!
Casa de Campo Living’s first annual ChiChigua Fest is taking place next Saturday the 20th of February from 2pm on the Casa de Campo polo fields! We’ve already organised a BBQ, drinks and lots of great prizes for the ChiChigua competitions so if you want to take part – REGISTER NOW!!
Posted inEvents and Activities, Headline, Sports, Upcoming
Hogar del Niño weekend – Torneo de Polo
Last Friday the 12th of February the final of theHogar del Niño Polo Tournament was played as part of the ‘Hogar del Niño weekend’ fundraising. Here Calixto Garcia-Velez, the director of polo operations to the Casa de Campo polo club tells us all about the tournament: The Hogar del Niño Polo Tournament was a huge […]
Posted inBars and Nightlife, Casa de Campo Living, CCL Presents, Events and Activities, Food & Drinks, Headline, Local News, Marina Casa de Campo, Upcoming
SAVE THE DATE! CCL presents ‘Carnaval in Casa’ – Saturday 27th of February!
Next weekend is a long weekend!! And to celebrate Casa de Campo Living and the Marina Casa de Campo is organising the FIRST ever ‘CARNAVAL IN CASA!’ On Saturday the 27th of February the Calle Barlovento of the Marina Casa de Campo will come alive with music, dancing, carnaval decorations and so much more!
Posted inCasa de Campo Resort, Featured, Health, Local News, Sports
The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga – classes by Veronica Genatios
Veronica Genatios moved to Casa de Campo last year and has since then become a very popular member of the community. Veronica, aside from being incredibly nice is also a Chopra Centre certified Yoga instructor and is now teaching private yoga classes based on The Seven Spirtual Laws of Yoga.
Posted inEvents and Activities, Headline, La Romana Country Club, Local News, Sports, Upcoming
Hogar del Niño Weekend: Torneo de Golf
This weekend nearly everyone in Casa de Campo in one way or another took part in the Hogar del Niño weekend festivities, among the many events which took place was the Hogar del Niño Golf Tournament which was played on the La Romana Country Club golf course.
Posted inBeyond Casa, Events and Activities, Explore La Romana, Featured, Lifestyle, Upcoming
Celebrating ‘Faux’ Valentine’s Day at the Abraham Lincoln School!
Last Friday the 12th of February, 2 days before the real Valentine’s day, the pupils of the Abraham Lincoln School celebrated Valentine’s Day with the banging of drums and the exchanging of gifts….
Posted inAltos de Chavon, Art and Culture, Dominican Republic, Featured, Lifestyle, Local News
Memories of Casa de Campo: Trees, Flowers and Gardens – From Heavenly to Humble
In this week’s ‘Memories of Casa de Campo’ post Carol Burke our wonderful weekly columnist reminisces about the beauty of Casa de Campo – the beautiful gardens, and all the different trees and flowers. Driving around Casa de Campo in the golf cart was always a great pastime. Occasionally I would see a beautiful rainbow over Casa […]
Posted inBeyond Casa, Casa de Campo Living, Dining, Events and Activities, Explore La Romana, Featured, Food & Drinks, Lifestyle, Upcoming
Me, an Italian Chef? Lesson 2; Fresh pasta – Ravioli, Spaghetti, Neopolitana Sauce
I think it was pretty clear from last week’s article that I will never be a particularly successful Italian chef, however I am not COMPLETELY inept and with plenty of guidance and more than a spoon full of help, I can cook! Last week I cooked pizza and this week I cooked homemade pasta and even if […]
Posted inCasa de Campo Living, Dominican Republic, Headline, Lifestyle, Local News
Photo of the week: HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!
Happy Valentines Day! Today Casa de Campo Living celebrates the day of love and friendship with this adorable photograph!