Communities around the world came together today for the single largest annual celebration of our environment – World Environment Day. World Environment Day is a global event led by the UN Environment that takes place every June 5 in thousands of communities around the world. Since it began in 1974, it has grown to become […]
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What to expect this Hurricane Season 2018
Last week on June 1st, the start of the 2018 “Hurricane Season” began. Some of you might question how is that possible since it’s been so incredibly hot lately?! Well, coming into hurricane season doesn’t mean constant rain — it just means that when it does rain it’ll be stronger and more consistent than other times of the year. We plan on […]
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Top to Bottom! The stunning Abraham Lincoln School art exhibit at The Gallery in Altos de Chavón!
This past Friday, I had the pleasure of visiting the Abraham Lincoln School end of the year art exhibit here in The Gallery in Altos de Chavón. As an ALS graduate, I’m very proud to see how to talented the students are. I was constantly impressed by every piece exhibited, even by the youngest of artists. Parents, […]
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Train with the best at the Fundación Real Madrid Summer Camp in Casa de Campo!
For many children and teenagers all around the world, summers are for enjoying what you love! The Fundación Real Madrid football school will be hosting a two-week summer camp for the many young footballers of our community!
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Chavón School of Design presents Exhibition “Chavoneros 2018”
Last Wednesday, May 23rd, Chavón School of Design officially opened their end of year exhibition ” Chavoneros 2018 ”, which presents the final works and portfolios of the thirty-fourth graduating class in the areas of Fine Arts, Visual Communication and Fashion. Walking through the exhibition it is clear with each year the School of Design […]
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Team Tenis RD 2018 Tournament returns to Casa de Campo THIS weekend!
Tennis is making a comeback in Casa de Campo and it’s stronger than ever! This weekend, La Terraza Tennis Center will be hosting for the second consecutive year the second competition for Team Tenis RD. Team Tennis has its origins in the United States when the professional league was founded by Larry King, Dennis Murphy, Fred Barman, and […]
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Flavors of the World brings us the heart and motor of 99 Restaurant, Chef Kurt Schmidt
Another month, another gastronomic adventure! Following the recent success of Flavors of the World Mexico, the resort has already announced its next chef and destination! Prepare yourself for Flavors of the World Chile with Chef Kurt Schmidt in just 10 days!!! The culinary event series continues to pair internationally-renowned chefs with the resort’s creative culinary team, […]
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The Abraham Lincoln School end of the year art exhibit opens on June 1st!
On Friday the 1st of June, the Abraham Lincoln School in La Romana, is extending a special invitation to all members of the Casa de Campo and La Romana communities to join them in the opening cocktail for their annual art exhibit at the Altos de Chavón Art Gallery. The annual art exhibit presented by the students of the […]
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Chef Francisco ‘Paco’ Ruano brought us the rich and unique flavors of Mexican cuisine
Flavors of the World is back! The first gastronomic event of the year was dedicated to the distinct flavors of Mexico. From May 11th to 13th, Chef Francisco ‘Paco’ Ruano of Alcalde Restaurant took us on a voyage through the rich and unique flavors of Mexican cuisine. This was the first stop on this year’s culinary trip around the world, […]
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The 34th Altos de Chavón School of Design graduation sent out 93 new Chavoneros to the world!
The students of Altos de Chavón School of Design gathered at the front of the amphitheater, this years venue, on a warm, sunny day on Saturday, May 19th to celebrate their 34th graduation. Even though it was cloudy and with possibilities of rain, the graduates and their families were blessed with a beautiful evening where they were once […]
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“Graduation is not the end; it’s the beginning,” 34th Altos de Chavón School of Design this Saturday!
36 years ago, the Altos de Chavón School of Design opened its doors to talented people who wanted to broaden their knowledge in the fine arts. This Saturday, May 19th, the school will be celebrating its 34th graduation that will be held for the first time ever at the amphitheater!