Last week from the 11th to the 15th of September, Casa de Campo celebrated the 32nd edition of it’s longest running golf tournament – the Casa de Campo Open. The Casa de Campo Open, which was first played in 1981, has for the last 32 years attracted international and local golfers alike to compete on […]
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“Prom Night” party this Saturday at Genesis
This Saturday the 21st of September it’s the “Pitbull for the Hogar del Niño” concert at the Altos de Chavón amphitheater… following which you can now continue the party at Genesis nightclub! This unofficial “Pitbull After-Party” is being hosted by Cafe Juanita and Altos de Chavon and offers you the perfect opportunity to continue the […]
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The Fundacion MIR, XXIII Spiritual Retreat: Oct. 4th – 6th
Every year the Fundacion MIR, hosts the ‘Retiro Carismatico’, which in English literally means “Charismatic Retreat” or more accurately “Spiritual Retreat”. The aim of this 3-day spiritual gathering is to open the hearts of people from different regions of the Dominican Republic; to embrace religion and share biblical knowledge.
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Ricardo Bello introduces us to “Rio Salao: Misión Posible” – the reinvention of a neighborhood
As you drive over the river going into La Romana from Casa de Campo, you probably look out towards the beautiful Caribbean sea. If you look to the other side however, the view is not so pretty. This is the neighborhood of Rio Salao, simple cement and wooden houses nestled haphazardly along the riverbank. Currently […]
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Café de la Leche at La Cantina! #dalechavon
This Friday the 13th of September, the traditionally unlucky date turned out to be the perfect day to celebrate the Café de la Leche at La Cantina in Altos de Chavón! Having been postponed from the previous Friday due to concerns about Tropical Storm Gabrielle (who never actually showed up), the delay only served to […]
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Special menu at La Piazzetta for the Pitbull concert
This Saturday the 21st of September is the “Pitbull for the Hogar del Niño” concert at the Altos de Chavón concert, and as is the tradition, La Piazzetta in Altos de Chavón has created a special menu to begin or end your night with Pitbull… Casa de Campo’s rustic Mediterranean restaurant, La Piazzetta is just […]
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15% off Chilean wines at La Enoteca this week!
This week, from today Tuesday the 17th of September through to Sunday the 22nd of September, La Enoteca, the wine and liquor specialists in the Marina Casa de Campo is celebrating the Chilean Independance day with 15% off all Chilean wines in stock – making NOW the best time to stock up on your favorites and […]
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Get involved! Help clean-up La Romana – Bayahibe this International Clean Coasts day
The Dominican Republic is a paradise that has 1,550km of coastline with 600km of sandy beaches – a paradise for beach lovers! But the triumph of the unique island lies mainly in the diversity of its coast, buffeted by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and cradled by the Caribbean Sea in the south. Actually, […]
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Casa de Campo fashion shoot with Dalia Fernandez & Jenny Polanco
Former Miss Dominican Republic, Dalia Fernandez was in Casa de Campo last week taking part in a fashion shoot for successful Dominican designer Jenny Polanco. Having just launched a new collection, Jenny Polanco who has fashion boutiques in both Altos de Chavón and the Marina Casa de Campo chose Casa de Campo as the perfect […]
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INMORTALES issue #2 to be launched with the start of Dominican baseball season
INMORTALES #2 is coming soon. Having received a very enthusiastic welcome during its debut in February 2013 amongst not only the baseball fans, but also the latino baseball players themselves, the 2nd issue of INMORTALES magazine, the official publication of the Latino Baseball Hall of Fame will be released next month – in time for […]
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Björn Björnsson, top designer visits Casa de Campo & teaches at Altos de Chavón School
When Björn Björnsson top Scandinavian interior designer visited the Casa de Campo resort in August to teach at the Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design, his creativity, flare and style caused quiet a stir. Here Carmen Lorente, Director of Special Programs at the School shares with us an insight into this great designer, his experience […]