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Good morning all! I hope everyone out there is happy and healthy! Here in Casa de Campo we're a little on the warm side, but with the Flamobyan trees in bloom - the resort looks beautiful!  Help me please! I have a small favor to ask you...if you like (or love) my articles and photos please show your appreciation by clicking the Facebook "like" button! In this email the button is at the bottom of each story and on the website page it's at the top of each article! Share the love! Thank you kindly! And remember to check out www.casadecampoliving.com everyday for all the latest Casa de Campo news! And to keep in the know on everything there is TO DO - be sure to checkout: www.todocasadecampo.com MONDAY 28 MAY Casa de Campo hosts Leading Hotels of the World Conference with true Dominican flair! Top global executives of the “Leading Hotels of the World” group gathered at the CDC resort to celebrate their “Sales, Marketing and Distribution Conference,” an excellent opportunity for those involved to expand their knowledge on the latest sales and marketing strategies, as well as taking a little time to enjoy everything CDC has to offer. CLICK HERE FOR AN OVERVIEW OF THE ENTIRE EVENT! For photos of the white party at Minitas Beach - click here! For photos of the farewell dinner - click here! It’s official! Altos de Chavón is THE best place to eat pizza in Casa de Campo! The results of our "best pizza in Casa de Campo" survey are in! Thank you to everyone who voted - click here to see the results!  At the Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design “Small Is Big” – article dedicated to the graduating class of 2012 by Stephen Kaplan On Saturday the 13th of May, the Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design celebrated it’s 28th graduation and in honor of the graduating class, Stephen Kaplan, Rector of Chavón penned an article "Small Is Big" on the school. CLICK HERE TO READ "SMALL IS BIG" BY STEPHEN KAPLAN! “Teeth of the Dog” co-owned by Carlos Morales Troncoso and Jose Singer comes in 5th at the Preakness Stakes! On Saturday May 19th 2012, a horse named “Teeth of the Dog” owned by Casa de Campo villa owners Carlos Morales Troncoso and Jose Singer ran in the 137th Preakness Stakes horserace and came in 5th! CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS AND THE FULL STORY! Hurricane Season 2012 starts June 1st and is predicted to be “less active” than usual! Although "hurricane season 2012" doesn't officially start until this Friday June 1st - no less than 2 named storms (Tropical Storms Alberto and Beryl) have already developed! Which doesn't seem like a great start - however experts at the Weather Channel have forecast that this season will be "significantly less active than normal." CLICK HERE TO READ THE 2012 HURRICANE SEASON FORECAST! A beautiful day in Altos de Chavón! When you live in paradise it can be easy to take the beauty that surrounds you for granted.....but one day last week as I strolled across the Plaza Chavón I was so struck by the beauty of the day, that I started snapping photos! CLICK HERE TO SEE MY PHOTOS OF A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN CHAVÓN!     This Week in Casa   "Noche Bohemia" When: Wednesday, from 8pm Where: La Caña Click here to find out more! Happy Hour at La Enoteca When: Every Thursday, 7-9pm Click here to find out more Rum, Son and Cigar Night When: Thursday, from 9pm Click here to find out more!  Café de la Leche When: Friday, 5pm - 7pm Where: CDC Yacht Club To find out more, click here! Latin Night When: Friday from 8pm Where: La Caña To find out more, click here! Latin Night When: Saturday from 8pm Where: La Caña To find out more, click here! The Abraham Lincoln School Art Exhibit When: Open daily, 9am - 6pm, closed Tuesdays Click here to find out more! For a complete schedule of ALL events - click here! MOVIES!  Click here for movies times. Planning your own event?Know of one that will be taking place? Let us know the details! email@casadecampoliving.com   Save the Date Dewar's 12 Golf Tournament When: Saturday June 9th To find out more, click here! Abraham Lincoln School Graduation When: Friday June 15th To find out more, click here! Golf Tournament for the "Buen Samaritano" hospital When: Saturday June 16th Where: Links, CDC To find out more, click here! Inauguration of new art exhibit "Flor de Cayuco"  When: Saturday June 16th To find out more, click here! Juan Luis Guerra Concert When: June 16th Where: Santo Domingo To find out more, click here! Jim McLean Junior Elite Golf School with Eric Lillibridge When: June 21 - 24 To find out more click here! Art and design courses When: June 25 - August 17 Click here to find out more! CDC Summer Camp When: June 25th - August 3 Click here to find out more! Summer Camp at the Altos de Chavón Regional Museum of Archaeology When: July 2nd - 13th Click here to find out more! Golf tournament: 1st annual "Cuban Invitational" When: August 1st - 4th Click here to find out more! The Fundación MIR: "Family Weekend for Life" When: August 10 Click here to find out more! Tennis Tournament: "Proseguros-Casa de Campo" When: Aug. 30th - Sept. 2nd Click here to find out more! Golf Tournament: "Casa de Campo Open" When: Sept 12 - 16 Click here to find out more! Dueños 2012 When: Saturday November 3rd Click here to find out more! Click here for a calendar of ALL upcoming events!   Popular Articles An interview with the “Sculptor of flowers” Emilio Robba as he dreams of opening a botanical garden in Altos de Chavón   Casa de Campo photo of the week: Supermoon in Altos de Chavón!   Casa de Campo hosts the 17th annual “Caribbean Golf Classic”   Leading Hotels of the World celebrates white party at Minitas Beach   A Dominican Extravaganza to celebrate the end of the Leading Hotels of the World Conference   Gino in Trastevere closes for the summer!   An interview with Eddy Herrera on the Teeth of the Dog golf course in Casa de Campo   Son of Ricardo Bello and Susana Joa opens Dominican food restaurant “Mangú” in New York   Dewar’s 12 announces 4th annual golf tournament – this year hosted by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Models!   Café de la Leche at the Casa de Campo Yacht Club – with DJ Gonzalvo and art exhibit by Andrea Brenes and Argenis Lebron!   Casa de Campo society wedding of the year: David and Scheila tie the knot!   Costasur real estate brokers enjoy an arabic adventure at Barranca Este #25, home of Mary Rogers de Vicini   Awaiting the arrival of Alejandro José: a beautiful baby shower for Bibia Marte   A wonderful tree planting day celebrated at Padre Nuestro in Bayahibe! 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