The níspero, or how most of you might know it by the Dominican “loquat,” is a small seasonal fruit that is brown-skinned with a reddish pulp and long black seeds. This fruit is soft and very sweet with a distinctive flavor, while its flesh has a unique texture and can be peeled and eaten right […]
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Don’t miss what’s happening this week in and around Casa!
After a week of Hurricane Irma worries and still keeping those affected in our prayers, it is nice to sit back and look at this week with new hope and opportunities to go out and enjoy Casa de Campo! This week is filled with various activities… and there’s something for everyone!
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The 36th annual Casa de Campo Open starts next week!
The “Casa de Campo Open,” the oldest and most popular golf event in Casa de Campo is still on schedule starting this coming Wednesday, September the 13th. More than 200 golfers from around the world are expected to compete for this year’s prizes. The tournament will play through Sunday the 17th on all three of Casa de Campo’s […]
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Save the date for this year’s Dueños weekend!
We are excited to bring you excellent news after all the hurricane worries! The dates for one of Casa’s favorite annual events have been announced. The annual celebration for Casa de Campo villa owners (Dueños in Spanish) is two months away! Falling on Friday November 17th – Saturday the 18th, this event has lots of its […]
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Marina Casa de Campo Movie Times: Sept 7th -13th
The Marina Casa de Campo introduces two new movies “IT” and “The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature” while still screening: “Atomic Blonde,” “The Hitman’s Bodyguard,” “The Emoji Movie” and “Perfect Strangers.”
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A very promising future for the film students at Chavón School of Design
Film in the Dominican Republic is on the rise. We can see it in the movies that have been released recently, which include “Todas las Mujeres son Iguales” directed by one of our community members David Maler and stars his wife Nashla Bogeart, how the Chavón School of Design hosted the 6th edition of DocTv workshops, and […]
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New Honorary Mexican Consulate in Casa de Campo
On Friday, September 1st, an opening cocktail was celebrated at La Marina Casa de Campo Yacht Club for the Honorary Mexican Consulate hosted by the Honorary Consul Sixto Inchaustegui, who is a long time community member along with his father and family. An honorary consul is someone designated by a foreign government to look after […]
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Rain rain go away! Caring for your home with Cartrash Residential Gutters
With the past couple of days of rain, we thought it would be appropriate to talk about how to care for your home and prevent future damage to your roof. Most homeowners don’t spend a lot of time thinking about their gutters, but it is important to understand their significance since they can prevent costly home […]
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Have you heard about Quvel shoes?
Are you the shoe-loving kind of person? Oh, do we have a treat for you! What if we told you that you can “design” your own pair and have completely original shoes that nobody else has? Well, back in 2015 Quvel shoes was founded in Santiago, giving its customers the opportunity and freedom of expression […]
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Chavón students complete a summer at Parsons The New School for Design
Every year, a number of hopeful students apply for scholarships to Parsons The New School for Design, be it for summer or to continue their studies after graduation. To be selected they must fill out an application and submit their portfolios. This year, two students were selected to go and take one of the summer courses […]
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Buy your tickets for Yandel & CNCO’s end of summer concert!
In less than a month, on Saturday, September 16th, Yandel and CNCO are set to perform at the Altos de Chavón amphitheater for Casa de Campo’s end of the summer concert! The announcement didn’t come long after the sold out Wisin and Maluma concert, and people are waiting to see what this concert will bring!