As I have previously mentioned, I am English, or rather an English rose (which is English for beautiful, young English lady), and as such I am unaccustomed to the Dominican way of life.
Author Archives: Rebecca Silvestri
Posted inArt and Culture, Beyond Casa, Events and Activities, Featured, Lifestyle, Upcoming
“Arte Rupestre Prehispanico en la Espanola” – conference hosted by La Casa de Italia
La Casa de Italia cordially invites you to their lastest conference “Arte Rupestre Prehispanico en la Espanola,” which can be roughly translated as ‘prehistoric rock art in Hispaniola.’ This conference is being hosted by Adolfo Lopez, but unfortunately for those of us who live in Casa de Campo, it will be held in Santo Domingo.
Posted inCasa de Campo Living, Featured
Meet the Interns!
Recently, a small group of 12th grade pupils from the Abraham Lincoln school enrolled on our ‘Casa de Campo Living Internship,’ the aim of this is to teach these 5 keen youngsters all about websites, blogs, writing and reporting. I hope that with the help of these 5 highly intelligent, highly motivated interns, together we […]
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Memories of Casa de Campo: Hello, my name is Carol
We arrived in Casa de Campo in August, 1987. My husband had been invited by Casa de Campo general manager, Touran Rateb, and Food and Beverage Director, Kurt Tschamper, to move from Miami, Florida to Casa de Campo to direct the nine restaurants of Casa de Campo and Altos de Chavon.
Posted inAltos de Chavon, Art and Culture, Featured, Local News
Photo of the week – Rainbow Over Amphitheater
This absolutely gorgeous photograph was sent to us by Carol Burke, ex-Casa de Campo resident and author of our extremely popular ‘memories in casa’ series.
Posted inBeyond Casa, Casa de Campo Resort, Celebs, Featured, Headline, Lifestyle, Local News, Marina Casa de Campo, Shopping, Sports
Casa de Campo American Express Co-Branded Platinum Card
Since 2002 Banco del Progreso and Casa de Campo have had a co-branding agreement to provide owners of villas and apartments an exclusive co-branded Casa de Campo Platinum (‘Platino’) American Express – the ONLY American Express Card to be co-branded with a destination / resort.
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How to care for your boat: Antifouling Bottom Paint
Caring for your boat is a real necessity – it is a valuable asset that floats on salt water and is constantly exposed to the elements, such as sun, rain, and hard partying at Palmilla (ha-ha!). Therefore, ensuring that your vessel is in top-knotch condition is crucial to its life.
Posted inBars and Nightlife, Casa de Campo Resort, Events and Activities, Featured, Food & Drinks, Local News, Marina Casa de Campo, Upcoming
Construction in Casa: La Palapa’s roof is missing
La Palapa in the Casa de Campo Marina has been THE venue for many a decadent charity event or a hell raising party, but now it stands in a very sorry state indeed! The Palapa’s roof has been removed!
Posted inDining, Featured, Food & Drinks, Headline
Miriam – Casa de Campo’s faithful ‘juice lady’ retires
Miriam Basilia Trass, Casa de Campo’s ‘juice lady’ has just retired! Miriam worked in Casa de Campo’s Lago grill for many, many years and has worked for Casa de Campo for more than 30 years, in the food and drinks department.
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Cafe de la Leche – Friday 9th October
This month’s Cafe de la Leche is being hosted by Yrene Caslini and will be held in her Casa de Campo villa, Vivero #36.
Posted inBeyond Casa, Dominican Republic, Featured, Lifestyle, Local News
Only in the DR – Beware of Goat
This week’s photograph was provided by Gladys Rijo, who unfortunately was unable to provide us with any additional information as to the whereabouts of this poor goat, or as to what exactly it was doing on the roof, which leads us to speculate about said goat…