I’ve always wanted to do something for the community, something that will have a positive effect for others. So that’s why when the opportunity to do some community service at the Hogar Del Niño came, I signed up immediately.
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Only in the DR: get your chicken hard
This week’s photo was contributed by Philipo Baez and was taken in the outskirts of Jarabacoa.
This Weekend In Casa: Oct 9th to 10th
Hey readers! I must describe this weekend as the calm before the storm. Casa de Campo is laying pretty low, maybe eveyone is preparing their energies for Halloween and the upcoming concerts in the Altos de Chavon amphitheater. However, if you are looking for a little excitement this weekend, Onno’s bar are running a Booze Cruise on […]
Advance Notice: ‘Festival Isis de Baile Oriental’ coming March 2010
It has just been announced that the ‘Festival Isis de Baile Oriental’ or ‘Belly Dance in a Caribbean Paradise’ as it’s also being referred to will be held in Casa de Campo from March 15th through to March 21st 2010.
Silvana Tirado de Soto – La Madrina de Los Toros del Este
It has just been announced that Silvana Tirado de Soto, will be the ‘Madrina’ for the Baseball Team Los Toros del Este. ‘Madrina’ literally translates as godmother, but in this case means mascot.
What is Reflexology? It’s much more than just a foot massage…
Reflexology is a technique of treating the entire body by massaging reflex points in the feet and occasionally the hands. Foot massage is an ancient technique – there are Egyptian tomb paintings depicting reflexology and it is documented in the Vedic texts of India which date back over 5000 years. Modern reflexology dates back to […]
«Arte Rupestre Prehispanico en la Espanola» – conference hosted by La Casa de Italia
La Casa de Italia cordially invites you to their lastest conference “Arte Rupestre Prehispanico en la Espanola,” which can be roughly translated as ‘prehistoric rock art in Hispaniola.’ This conference is being hosted by Adolfo Lopez, but unfortunately for those of us who live in Casa de Campo, it will be held in Santo Domingo.
Casa de Campo American Express Co-Branded Platinum Card
Since 2002 Banco del Progreso and Casa de Campo have had a co-branding agreement to provide owners of villas and apartments an exclusive co-branded Casa de Campo Platinum (‘Platino’) American Express – the ONLY American Express Card to be co-branded with a destination / resort.
Only in the DR – Beware of Goat
This week’s photograph was provided by Gladys Rijo, who unfortunately was unable to provide us with any additional information as to the whereabouts of this poor goat, or as to what exactly it was doing on the roof, which leads us to speculate about said goat…
Rumor Alert: Crema cafe-bakery opening in La Romana
Do you remember the fabulous pastry-bakery called Crema? Crema is currently based at the entrance to Buena Vista Norte in La Romana and operates from the owner’s kitchen. Crema has built up a fantastic reputation for baking the BEST cakes in La Romana (and possibly the DR), and now due to high demand from Casa […]
Does it rain in your house? Do you need an umbrella in your kitchen?
Most villa owners, at this time of year, face the same question: Is my roof able to support the strong winds and rains which come during rainy season? A typical homeowner can perform minor maintenance jobs, like removing debris from your roof. However, in most cases, you will need to hire professional roofers to perform […]
