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Casa de Campo Resort & Villas marked a milestone in the Caribbean’s luxury wellness scene with the official opening of Casa Ēquilibra by American Express: A Pop-Up Wellness Studio. The studio debuted with an inaugural event on Saturday, Dec. 27, in the iconic cultural setting of Altos de Chavón. This initiative represents the resort’s first-ever pop-up wellness studio featuring daily programming that integrates movement, mindfulness, and community as essential pillars of modern luxury hospitality.
The day began at 7 a.m. with the Chavón 5K Run, a race designed for residents, homeowners, guests, and visitors. Meeting at the Chavón Fountain next to the Amphitheater, participants ran through the historic heart of Altos de Chavón, turning every step into a blend of culture, energy, and conscious movement.
Pilates instructor Eva Janji opened the event alongside founders Isabela Pichardo and Alexandra Hannecart with a “sculpt & burn” session, a signature class of the Ēquilibra brand. Starting at 8 a.m. at Casa Caoba, attendees enjoyed yoga and Pilates experiences designed for all levels, which continued until 11 a.m.
The sessions reflected the essence of Casa Ēquilibra: balance as a lifestyle, movement as a tool for transformation, and the environment as a natural catalyst for well-being. Simultaneously, a Coffee Party served as a social space for recovery and connection, reinforcing the vision of wellness as an integral, holistic, and collective experience.
“Casa Ēquilibra inaugurates a new stage in our commitment: creating wellness experiences that are human, transformative, and deeply connected to the environment,” said Alexandra Hannecart, co-founder of Ēquilibra Wellness. “Bringing this project to Altos de Chavón — a space that breathes history, art, and energy — represents a transcendental step toward expanding wellness within modern luxury.”
Isabela Pichardo, co-founder of Ēquilibra, added: “The success achieved with Casa Wellness confirmed that there is a community seeking to move, breathe, and live with more intention. This pop-up was born to accompany the most special season of the year, offering a curated program where every class and every detail guides you toward balance.”
Charles Keusters, director of operations at Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, noted the strategic importance of the launch. “At Casa de Campo, wellness is not an add-on; it is a strategic pillar within our vision of hospitality. The arrival of Casa Ēquilibra consolidates our path toward experiences that elevate the quality of life for our guests and residents.”
The new pop-up wellness studio will remain active in Altos de Chavón from Dec. 27 to Jan. 26, offering daily programming of yoga, Pilates, and wellness experiences. With this opening, Casa de Campo Resort & Villas and Ēquilibra Wellness solidify a shared vision where wellness is not just practiced—it is lived, shared, and celebrated.
ABOUT CASA ĒQUILIBRA
Casa Ēquilibra is a pop-up wellness studio created in partnership between Casa de Campo Resort & Villas and Ēquilibra Wellness. Located at Casa Caoba in Altos de Chavón during the year’s most exclusive season, it offers a curated schedule of yoga, Pilates, and holistic wellness experiences designed to integrate movement and community in a unique cultural setting.
