The prestigious Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design, located in the “city of artists”–Altos de Chavón, Casa de Campo– since 1983 and has educated many recognized international and Dominican artists, such as Grimaldy Polanco, Jenny Polanco, Fernando Tamburini and many others. Thanks to the impressive works undertaken by its graduates and the excellent […]
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Casa de Campo’s 36th Annual International Tennis Tournament is back! Aug. 29 – Sept. 1
It’s coming soon! The 36th annual Casa de Campo International Tennis Tournament will be held from Thursday, August 29th 2013 until the first of September 2013 at the La Terraza Tennis Club in Casa de Campo. The International Casa de Campo Tennis Tournament is considered one of the most prestigious resort traditions – in the past referred to […]
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The 3rd Marina de Guerra Golf Tournament on the Dye Fore!
The third version of the golf tournament “Copa Marina de Guerra” was a complete success. The event was held last Saturday June 22nd at the prestigious golf course Dye Fore in Casa de Campo and was organized by the Asociación de Esposas de Oficiales (Officer’s Wife’s Association), supported by the Dominican Federation of Golf (FEDOGOLF). From […]
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An interview with Fernando Tamburini, a refreshingly different Dominican artist
Loved for his abstract and colorful representations of Dominican culture and lifestyle, Tamburini’s art characteristically features scenes with bright, vivid colours and surreal symbols, such as the house- symbolizing security and femininity, and roses- representing purity and wholesomeness. “In my paintings I talk about life” explains Tamburini. And Tamburini is about to open a new […]
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Coral transplant initiative encourages the regrowth of reefs in Bayahíbe
Earlier this month 121 fragments of staghorn coral (Acropora Cervirnis) were transplanted in reefs off the coast of Bayahíbe, in order to increase the survival rate of these underwater structures. The initiative is part of an agreement between the Punta Cana Ecological Foundation (FEPC) and the Dominican Foundation for Marine Research (FUNDEMAR) based in Bayahíbe. The staghorn […]
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The Casa de Campo Spa therapists & consultants receive 160 hours of training!
The Casa de Campo Spa now has even more trained therapists and consultants! The team recently too part in a 160 hour training course sponsored by INFOTEP. 14 women who work at the Casa de Campo Spa received a complete training program in facial aesthetics led by expert beautician Maria Diaz. The program lasted 160 hours […]
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Chavoneros Stories: Andrea Sáenz, Fashion Design graduate
The prestigious Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design, which has been graduating students since 1983, has become the home of many Dominican and foreign artists and designers now widely recognized for their works in the fashion industry, graphic design and the fine arts. Every year the school graduates many young artists, with dreams of […]
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Tune in to see Jacqueline Silvestri-Banks on Fox News!
Tomorrow morning (Monday) at 8.50am, Jacqueline Banks my future sister-in-law (fingers crossed) and the daughter of Claudio Silvestri, President and CEO of Casa de Campo, will appear on Fox News! Update: CONGRATULATIONS Jacqueline! The segment has now been screened and Jacqueline was awesome! As soon as we have the clip we will be sure to […]
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How to use rustic furniture to create a natural and harmonious environment in your villa!
Creating a natural atmosphere in your Casa de Campo villa is very easy. There is no need to try and create a natural look with artificial pieces, all it takes is adapting your home environment to take advantage of the beauty that nature kindly offers us. A great way to decorate and something which is very popular […]
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Tickets now on sale for the Fundación MIR Family Weekend for Life!
The Fundación MIR cordially invites you to their summertime fundraising celebration – the Fundación MIR Family Weekend for Life, this year taking place on Saturday the 10th of August with golf and tennis tournaments, as well as the glamorous dinner-dance on Minitas Beach.
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The 4th Buen Samaritano Golf Tournament is celebrated in Casa de Campo
Last Saturday June 15th on the Teeth of the Dog golf course in Casa de Campo the 4th Buen Samaritano Golf Tournament was played under a perfectly blue sky. The tournament started at 1:00 pm, with the “saque de honor” (first putt) was made by the managing director Fundación Hospital General El Buen Samaritano Moisés Sifren Juan, who also […]