Last Friday the 29th of May, at 7pm the annual art exhibit was opened. The inauguration was celebrated by a mixed group of proud teachers and parents, joined by the studendts of the Abraham Lincoln School, who were thrilled to be showing off their art work. The standard and quality of work on display was […]
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Santo Domingo Activities for June 2009
I love Casa de Campo! The parties and events we have here, whether in La Palapa in the Marina or at the La Romana Country Club or in Altos de Chavon are always fabulous, but with the next big event to look forward to being the Fundacion Mir family weekend in August – its time […]
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Abraham Lincoln School’s annual student art exhibition
This Friday the 29th of May, at 7pm, a very special art exhibit is opening at the Main Gallery in Altos de Chavon. The exhibit will showcase the exceptional artistic talents of the pupils at the Abraham Lincoln School in La Romana. Everyone is invited to attend the inauguartion on Friday, but for those who […]
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Mothers Day Specials in Casa de Campo!
We would like to start wishing all our mothers the very best for this coming mothers day, Sunday May 31st! In addition to wishing all the wonderful mothers in Casa de Campo, all the best wishes, we are also happy to announce some fantastic mother’s day specials going on! Including a very special Mothers day weekend pampering spa […]
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Altos de Chavon Atelier by Emilio Robba
[singlepic id=996 w=320 h=240 float=left] Famous French/Italian designer Emilio Robba once again joins forces with Casa De Campo to direct the art studios at Altos de Chavon. This is Mr. Robba’s second venture in Casa de Campo, having opened a successful store at the Marina Casa de Campo back in November of 2007. Guests are […]
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The Altos de Chavón Regional Museum of Archaeology Is Reborn
The Altos de Chavón Regional Museum of Archaeology has always had the admirable mission of bringing Hispaniola’s pre-European history, culture, and art to a wide audience. Pupils visiting the Museum from public and private schools in La Romana and throughout the region have been wide-eyed at their first introduction to the rich ancestral heritage of […]
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A wet and wild birthday up in Los Altos
[singlepic id=875 w=320 h=240 float=left]It’s not quite what you may be thinking! Last sSaturday, the latest full-time member of our community, Alexia Bermello celebrated her birthday party up in Casa de Campo’s Los Altos project. It was a memorable event – one that the hundred or so guests are not likely to forget!
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25th Annual Altos de Chavon Design School Fashion Show
This Saturday, the 23rd of May, I attended the 25th annual fashion show presented by the students of the Altos de Chavon School of Design and I was not disappointed. The event was very well organized, whilst the actual fashion show was very impressive, the students’ designs were original and inventive and yet refreshingly wearable.
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Google Maps adds some roads to Casa de Campo and all of the Dominican Republic
Google has added some roads to its map of the Dominican Republic, including some roads in Casa de Campo. While this may not be earth shattering news, it is interesting, especially when venturing out of the resort and exploring this beautiful country… or going to Jumbo.
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This Weekend in Casa – May 22nd to May 24th
This weekend according to the weather forecasters might be a wet one… but we are quite optimistic that the clouds will fade and this will be yet another spectacular weekend in Casa. Come to think of it, rain or shine we always have a good time. The main event this weekend will be the Altos […]
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Los Altos Casa de Campo makes it into a music video
On a lighter note for the day, we stumbled upon this video which has a few scenes which where filmed at the Los Altos Casa de Campo development, which overlooks the Dye Fore Golf course near the artist village of Altos de Chavon. While most of the video seems to take place in San Pedro de Macoris, […]