Casa de Campo has just confirmed a partnership with Jim Courier Tennis for the management of the sport and its facilities in Casa de Campo. Spearheading this program is Bolivian, José Vaca Bustamante, who just arrived to Casa de Campo a few weeks ago.
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Hugh Wilson, a remarkable artist in residence
Meet Hugh Wilson, artist in residence at the Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design.
An interview with El Artistico, Chavón’s original artist
The great majority of metallic artworks found throughout La Romana and Casa de Campo as well as across the entire country, carry a distinctive mark. The signature of a talented blacksmith, who through enduring the searing heat of his trade, transforms what could be considered as junk into beautiful works of art.
Teeth of the Dog “is absolutely one of the best” says Chris Gilman, top professional golfer of the DR Open
During the DR Open golf tournament played on the Teeth of the Dog, 144 of the world’s top golfers descended upon the Casa de Campo resort. Being no strangers to excellent golf courses, we were thrilled (yet not surprised) to hear that their overwhelming reaction to the Teeth of the Dog was to agree that […]
Lian & Lyanne, a mother-daughter team working together to make a difference
Everyone knows Lian Fanjul de Azqueta as the founder and president of the Fundación MIR, a woman who works hard to provide an education for thousands of children in the La Romana area. Yet first and foremost, Lian is a mother, a gentle, compassionate and generous human being.
An interview with Dr. Luis López Tallaj, plastic surgeon
Everyone has heard of plastic surgery. Perhaps you have even thought about “going under the knife” yourself, perhaps you have even done it. With the negative taboo that once surrounded these procedures, all but disappeared, we decided to get together with Dr. Luis López Tallaj of Santo Domingo, a regular visitor to Casa de Campo, to […]
An interview with Miss Dominican Republic, Dalia Fernandez during her visit to the Fundación MIR and Casa de Campo
Dalia Fernandez, the current Miss Dominican Republic, who we have spotted at various functions and charity events in Casa de Campo, as well as the La Romana area on numerous occasions over the last few months – was again in Casa de Campo over the Fundación MIR Magical Splendor for Life weekend (January 27 and […]
Salt water pools vs Chlorine pools
Its officially summer, which means that pools will be naturally heated to perfection all day and evening long. During a recent lazy Sunday, while taking a dip in the pool and having burnt my eyes with chlorine, I began to wonder about salt water swimming pools? Having heard that there where health benefits associated with […]
Sirio and Egi Maccioni – An Interview at The Beach Club by Le Cirque
Last weekend we where fortunate enough to see an interview taking place at Minitas Beach, at the Beach Club by Le Cirque, with Sirio and Egi Maccioni. For those not in the know, Sirio Maccioni is a famed restaurateur who owns and actively manages the renowned New York staple ‘Le Cirque’ (www.lecirque.com), in addition to […]
