Although sadly this weekend isn’t another long one, it is going to be a fun one – with a number of different things going on! Most exciting of all, ELMO from Sesame Street will be at the Altos de Chavon School of Design Fashion Classroom at 9AM on Saturday to meet, greet and sing songs […]
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Only in the DR: man at work!
This week’s photo for out ‘Only in the DR’ post was sent to us by Karen Santana.
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Elmo is coming to Chavon!
**UPDATED WITH NEW LOCATION** Casa de Campo Living is very pleased to announce that this Saturday the 21st of August Elmo, from Sesame Street will be here in Casa de Campo! (Elmo viene a Altos de Chavon este Sábado 21 de Agosto – información en Español abajo.)
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Contemporary Haitain Art Exhibit: Saturday August 21st
This Saturday the 21st of August at 7PM, Galerie Monnin and José Buera invite you to the opening of their annual Contemporary Art Exhibit in Casa de Campo, Punta Minitas 37. The exhibit, a collection of paintings, sculptures and photographs from Haitian artists will be open from this Saturday the 21st through to Tuesday the […]
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Only in the DR: vaca motorizada!
This weeks unbelievable photo was sent to us by Andrea Serai, who didn’t take the photo herself but tells me it was take by ‘a friend of a friend.’
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The Tabacalera de Garcia: Tours of the World’s Largest Hand-Rolled Cigar Factory
The Tabacalera de Garcia, established in 1971 is the world’s largest hand-rolled cigar factory with a long and varied history, making it an absolute must place to visit – whether you are a cigar lover or a casual aficionado! Lucky for all who visit, this fully operational factory and historical gem, is located just outside […]
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Inauguration of ‘Virgenes del Trópico’ at the Altos de Chavon art gallery
On Thursday the 5th of August the Altos de Chavon Cultural Center Foundation celebrated the inauguration of their new art exhibit ‘Virgenes del Trópico.’
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This Weekend in Casa: Aug 6th – 8th
Following a few pretty slow weekends, life in Casa de Campo now seems to be picking up! This weekend we can look forward to the Cafe de La Leche AND next weekend is the Fundacion MIR Family Weekend for Life and the Alejandro Sanz concert!
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REMINDER: New art exhibit ‘Virgenes del Trópico’ opens in Altos de Chavon
Don’t forget! Tonight is the opening of the new art exhibit ‘Virgenes del Trópico’ in the Altos de Chavon art gallery.
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Only in the DR: nuevo modelo de chaise long!
This week’s adorably funny photo was sent to us by Emanuela Giovannetti, who took the photo is Casa de Campo.
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Memories of Casa de Campo: Memories That Matter
In this week’s ‘Memories of Casa de Campo’ our writer Carol Burke gets sentimental as she remembers special moments shared with family and friends in Casa de Campo. Even if you don’t know Carol, you will enjoy this article – it’s beautiful. I have been given one moment from heaven as I am walking surrounded […]