Dominican-born artist and curator Patricia Encarnación, a graduate of the Chavón School of Design, has spent more than a decade in New York building a multidisciplinary practice that bridges art, research and community. Through projects like Tropical Limerence and her curatorial platform Ojos Caribe, she explores how identity, politics and belonging take shape across borders. […]
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Posted inArt and Culture
The Surrealist Vision of Dominican Artist Pedro Troncoso Travels Far —Yet Stays Rooted
Dominican artist Pedro Troncoso quickly became one of the most recognized young voices in contemporary art. A graduate of CHAVÓN The School of Design and Parsons School of Design, he has exhibited across the U.S., Europe, Asia and Latin America. Most recently, he collaborated with Porsche at MECA Art Fair 2024 and participated in group […]
Posted inCasa de Campo Living
A Legacy of Community and Continuity at Casa de Campo
As Casa de Campo celebrates its remarkable 50-year legacy, the heartbeat of this iconic resort resonates with its commitment to community, heritage and a future envisioned by the next generation. José “Pepe” Fanjul Jr. embodies the values and vision passed down through generations. His roots intertwine intimately with the resort’s history, growing alongside it and […]
Posted inCasa de Campo Living, Casa de Campo Living magazine, Casa de Campo Resort, Community, Dominican Republic, Lifestyle, Local News
Taking Casa de Campo To The Next Level
Over the decades, Casa de Campo has changed. What hasn’t changed is the true beauty of this place and all the incredible players doing their part to constantly elevate the experience. Jason Kycek, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Casa de Campo Resort and Villas, impresses us with how much passion, focus and […]
Posted inAltos de Chavon, Art and Culture, Casa de Campo Living, Community, Dominican Republic
In memory of “El Artistico” José Ignacio Morales “Working in Casa de Campo changed my life.”
Local artisan “El Artistico” José Ignacio Morales, who with over 40 years experience has impressive statues, doorways, gates, and fixtures all over Casa de Campo and Altos de Chavón – in fact, José Ignacio Morales began his artistic career in Casa de Campo with the decoration of 5 villas including the Fanjul’s Casa de Campo […]
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In memory of Jenny Polanco “I am inspired by everything Dominican”
Passionate and inspiring. If there are words we could use to describe Dominican designer Jenny Polanco, it would have been those. In loving memory of her, here we bring you once again an interview with Jenny Polanco previously published in TODO Casa de Campo magazine, back in 2013. Considered to be one of the Dominican Republic’s […]
Posted inAltos de Chavón
Fresh Faces: Chavonero Pedro Troncoso’s Journey From Aviation to Art
Before becoming one of Altos de Chavón’s standout alumni, Pedro Rogelio Troncoso studied aviation in Santo Domingo. Then, somewhere between flight plans and sketchbooks, art took hold. He taught himself to draw, enrolled in the Fine Arts program at Chavón School of Design, and never looked back. Now, he’s heading to New York with a […]
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Fresh Faces in Casa: Miguel Torrón and Mónica Armenteros de Torrón of M. Costa Marine
M. Costa Marine Inc., specialized in representing some of the world’s leading yachts, boat brands, and personal watercraft, gives Casa de Campo community members numerous ways to enjoy life to the fullest. Founded by community members, Miguel Torrón and Mónica Armenteros de Torrón, their work offers owners great options to invest in life and happy […]
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CasaLife interviews Gary Salmon
This interview was previously published in our sister magazine, CasaLife. It’s an interview with the man who’s shaking things up at Casa de Campo’s Shooting Center, developing its grounds and marketing the facilities to a wider audience. Casa de Campo, a resort renowned for its stunning and challenging golf courses, also boasts the most impressive […]
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International tennis pro Nicolas Almagro plays tennis with kids in Casa de Campo
When we heard Nicolas Almagro would be giving tennis clinics to Casa de Campo’s youth we were quick to hop over to the courts at La Terraza Tennis Center— as were several children and teens ready to play, and families there to act as spectators. After all, it’s not everyday you get to play with […]
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A Water Movement with Miriam Calzada
This interview was previously published in our sister publication, CasaLife magazine. Inspired by Miriam Calzada’s stunning photography and commitment to sharing the Dominican Republic’s changing environmental landscape with citizens near and far, we stopped by her home in Santo Domingo to view maps of the areas she’s charted and hear her determination to incite change. This […]