This month’s Cafe de la Leche was jointly hosted by two friends; Sarah de Castro and Amelia Pereya, who chose to share the challenge of preparing the Cafe de la Leche feast! As a result of working together, Amelia and Sarah were able to organize a Bazaar, to add an extra dynamic to the event […]
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Fundación MIR celebrates another successful ‘Family Weekend for Life’ in Casa de Campo
This last Saturday, the 8th of August, Casa de Campo was host to the annual ‘Family Weekend for Life”, which saw many of Casa de Campo’s affluent, charitable and beautifully dressed come show their support and participate in an event designed to help an international charity organization dedicated to supplying the Dominican Republic’s most marginalized […]
Altos de Chavon lends itself as the set for the Telenovela “Sortilegio”
Last night, August 5th, our beautiful Altos de Chavon served as the set for the filming of some scenes for the Mexican telenovela, “Sortilegio”.
Thelma Leonor Espinal Art Exhibition at the Altos de Chavon Gallery
How about ceramic shoes? Having been to many art shows and exhibitions, the work of Dominican Artists does not cease to interest and amuse me. This week the Altos de Chavon main art gallery showcased an exhibition by Thelma Leonor Espinal, and within it’s 23 pieces; to me, the most attention grabbing were the interesting […]
Triple Inauguration was a great success!
An evening of surprises, treats and wonderful conversation! The triple inauguration which took place last Friday in Altos de Chavon, to commemorate the opening of the The Altos de Chavon Art Studios by Emilio Robba, Melissa Pastry Boutique and the brand new, and quite impressive, Museum of Amber and Larimar, was a tremendous success. With […]
Grooooovy 70’s Themed Birthday Party at Marocha Steak
On Saturday the 27th of June Marocha Steak, house in the Casa de Campo Marina, was transported back in time to the 70’s in celebration of the birthdays of Nicola Fini and Sixto Inchaustegui. And boy was it groov-a-licious! This surprisingly well attended event saw more people attend than one could have imagined fitting into […]
Cygalle’s Healing Spa hosts Cafe de La Leche and celebrates launch of new Hogar del Niño Website
Hosted by Casa de Campo’s sanctuary of wellness, The Cygalle Healing Spa, this months’ Cafe de La Leche was undoubtedly a whimsical affair. A true “Summer Garden Party” with a harmonious decor that blended in with the natural setting of the Spa’s Zen Style Garden.
Roberto Weill takes a DR delegation to the Feria de Sevilla
Roberto Weill has been a long time member of the Casa de Campo community and only a few years ago also became the director and creator of Casa de Campo’s Gran Feria de Andalucia (http://www.feriaandaluciaenelcaribe.com/). This year Roberto, and a delegation of prominent Dominicans, visited the Feria de Sevilla, the fair which inspired the creation […]
A family gathering – Haitian style!
A few weeks ago on Saturday the 6th of June we were invited to a dinner at the house of Ginette D’Adesky, in honour of her 7 children. Ginette is famous for her talent at throwing spectacular parties, the last one – the Haitian Festival costume-party was one of the best nights of the year […]
The inauguration of “Paisajes Italianos”
Last Wednesday the 17th of June, the Altos de Chavon Cultural centre generously invited us to attend the inauguration of their latest art exhibit, which opened in the main gallery in Altos de Chavon. The exhibition was officially opened with a short speech of thanks by the painter herself, Silvana Chiozza and was celebrated with […]
Partying with the Playboy Bunnies at the Dewar’s 12 Golf invitational awards ceremony!
The Dewar’s 12 Golf invitational, hosted by the Playboy Playmates was from beginning to end a tremendous success and for all who were involved endlessly exciting and glamorous – with the awards ceremony and after party being the finale to this spectacular event. The awards ceremony and after party was held in a private villa […]
