CHAVÓN opens a new cycle in its institutional history by offering the careers of Fine Arts and Cinema in Santo Domingo under the same philosophy based on artistic creativity, learning, professional activity, and cultural expression. Affiliated to Parsons School of Design since its inception in 1983, CHAVÓN joins the movement of urban energy and innovation. […]
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Casa de Campo’s golf courses to reopen soon!
FANTASTIC news for golfers! Casa de Campo’s golf courses, which have been closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, are scheduled to reopen soon starting with The Links! Today, more than 45 years after the opening of Casa de Campo’s first golf course, the “Teeth of the Dog”, with 63 Pete Dye designed holes of play […]
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The perfect Father’s Day gift for our Casa loving Dads!
This year, on June 21st Father’s Day is celebrated in several countries around the world – so to all those fathers HAPPY FATHERS DAY, we hope you had a wonderful, restful day with your friends and family! Father’s Day is a special occasion to thank Dad for all he does. In the Dominican Republic, it […]
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The tide is turning at Casa de Campo Resort & Villas
We are pleased to announce the official re-opening of Casa de Campo Resort & Villas! Over the past few months, our 7,000 acre paradise has had the opportunity to rest and rejuvenate like never before. To welcome you back safely, we have developed our “Casa Cares” health and safety program, which includes new protocols designed […]
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What to expect this Hurricane Season 2020
The 2020 “Hurricane Season” officially began on June 1st. 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. […]
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Cativía or catibía: Yucca version of the famous “empanada” by Rosa María Gómez “La Chefa”
Are you familiar with cativías or catibías? According to the Spanish Language Dictionary, catibía is the “flour that is obtained from the grated yucca, pressed and squeezed, with which a kind of pancake or tortilla is made.” In the Dominican Republic, and Cuba, the cativía or catibía is the yucca version of the famous empanada. […]
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Casa de Campo Resort announces its reopening date
Casa de Campo Resort informs that from July 1 it will resume its operations to continue offering its clients the best vacation experiences in the Caribbean. It also discloses the details of the “Casa Cares”, a health welfare and safety standards program which is part of the actions being developed to prevent COVID-19 infections, as well […]
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St. Stanislaus Church in Altos de Chavón reopens for Sunday Mass
After remaining closed since March, the St. Stanislaus Church in Altos de Chavón reopened Mass to the public this past Sunday at 3 pm. UPDATE: Mass will be taking place at it regular schedule at 6pm, starting this Sunday, June 14th. The Phase 2 openings allow parishes to have Masses with no more than 30% […]
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Chinois Restaurant open for takeout and delivery
Many of La Romana and Casa de Campo restaurants and venues with on-premises food have suspended dine-in operations, but they are still offering carry-out and delivery options. Such is the case with Chinois Restaurant. Over the years, Chinois Restaurant has become a family favorite. Opening for the first time in the Plaza Portofino of the […]
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Reopening of Services and Hours at the La Romana Family Clinic
La Romana Family Clinic is reincorporating its usual schedule of health services to the La Romana community, after two and a half months of offering limited hours and services due to COVID-19. You can read their response to COVID-19 in recent months by entering the following link: https://www.clinicadefamilia.org.do/respuesta-covid-19/. Starting June 1 they will be open […]
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Summer comes to CHAVÓN with virtual camps for children and teenagers
Chavón The School of Design is preparing its online programming of all its summer camps, so that its virtual visitors, aged between 3 and 17 years, immerse themselves from the comfort of their homes in a sea of knowledge and thus have a great time for several weeks. The training adventure starts from June 22 […]