The famed Chinese painter and sculptor Yuan Chi Kung, on a visit to the Dominican Republic to be honored by the government and present the government with a gift (a bust of Juan Pablo Duarte), stopped by to visit and enjoy Casa de Campo!
Tag: Dominican Republic
Posted inCasa de Campo Resort, Celebs, Dominican Republic, Fundacion MIR, Headline, Lifestyle, Local News, Philanthrophy, Sports
Alonzo Mourning Interview; the MIR, the Dye Fore & LeBron
Miami Heat Vice President and ex-NBA all-star Alonzo Mourning visited the Fundación MIR to deliver an inspiring speech – and sat down with us for an exclusive interview on topics ranging from his favorite parts of Casa de Campo to the future of the Miami Heat.
Posted inEvents and Activities, Sports, Upcoming
Joan Kidd Ovarian Cancer Awareness Cup coming to Casa de Campo
The Joan Kidd Ovarian Cancer Awareness Cup, a golf tournament started by Joan Kidd, a physician and two-time ovarian cancer survivor, will be coming to Casa de Campo next spring.
Posted inFeatured, Fundacion MIR, Local News, Philanthrophy
The Fundación MIR’s Family Weekend is coming up!
Great news! The Fundación MIR’s “Family Weekend” is coming up, and we’ve got all the details on this fantastic event! So save the date!
Posted inBeyond Casa, Casa de Campo Living, CCL Reviews, Dominican Republic, Explore La Romana, Featured, Lifestyle, Local News
Cinco Gelato and Caffé alive, strong and growing 2 years on!
Back in 2012, we told you all about Cinco Gelato and Caffé (be sure to read that article if you haven’t yet!), a lovely gelato shop in La Romana that featured all kinds of delicious flavors to try and enjoy, so, two years down the line, we sat down with Zamira Widmann, who co-owns Cinco with her husband […]
Posted inDominican Republic, Lifestyle, Local News, wildlife
Ban on conch fishing has begun
As per our signing of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species), the hunting of various conch species is now temporarily banned in the Dominican Republic until October 31st.
Posted inAltos de Chavon, Art and Culture, Featured, Headline, Local News
Chavoneros Stories: The “Expressionist Interpretations” of Gabriel Castillo
Featured in the recent Hall of Winners exhibit in Altos de Chavón (sadly no longer on display), Altos de Chavón alumni Gabriel Castillo creates realistic art with a touch of surrealism in every brushstroke. We spoke to him about his unique style, as well as his experiences at the Altos de Chavón School of Art […]
Posted inBeyond Casa, Dominican Republic, Featured, Lifestyle, Local News
Buy Matilde cigars, build a montessori classroom!
With Jose Seijas’s new line of high-end Matilde Cigars, buying a box might also mean buying a future for several children. Ruben E. González co-founder of La Flor Dominicana Factory Tour & Cigar Megastore in La Estancia recently came to us here at Casa de Campo Living, asking us to bring a very special cause to […]
Posted inCasa de Campo Living, Dominican Republic, Featured, Lifestyle, Local News
Yum! Dominican cherries are in season!
Dominican cherries are in season! A sure sign that summer has arrived is when we start to see them around the markets, the streets and in your backyard.
Posted inBeyond Casa, Dominican Republic, Featured, Headline, Lifestyle, Local News
Inselair announces direct flight La Romana – Curaçao
Curaçao-based airline InselAir will now be flying a second direct route to the Dominican Republic, arriving at La Romana, starting this Monday, July 7th.
Posted inBeyond Casa, Dominican Republic, Featured, Lifestyle, Local News, Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic launches 911 emergency call system
For those of us who come from the US, Europe or other parts of the world where an emergency call system has been in place since before we were born, it may surprise you to know that until last month no such system existed here in the Dominican Republic. However, the good news is that […]