Casa de Campo

For starters, Casa de Campo claims its own yacht marina and quarter-mile of beach on the Dominican Republic’s southeastern Caribbean coast. But along with rolling terrain growing fruits, vegetables, and spices for a variety of restaurants, the resort’s 7,000 acres also hold a sixteenth-century–style Italian village, three top-ranked Pete Dye–designed golf courses, a world-class spa, skeet and sporting clays center, tennis center, and equestrian center equipped for trail rides, international jumping competitions, and tournament polo.

Like the celebrities who frequent Casa de Campo—some with homes on the property—meeting guests receive the full VIP treatment. They live in a choice of 183 stylish new accommodations in the main-building area and 50 villa homes with up to five bedrooms, pool, and maid and butler service. Two conference centers (one newly renovated) total 15,000 square feet of meeting space for business, banquets, and receptions. The choices extend to the beach, multiple venues at Altos de Chavon village, and virtually every recreation center at the resort.

On-site entertainment ranges from dancing to first-run movies to live shows and concerts by international artists at a 5,000-seat amphitheater (inaugurated in 1982 by Frank Sinatra). Guests also enjoy a fascinating display of Dominican artifacts at the resort’s Museum of Archaeology. Popular group excursions include sunset catamaran cruises, daylong trips to exclusive or uninhabited beaches, tours of the largest handmade-cigar factory in the world, and guided treks to see the pre-Columbian paintings at the Maravillas Caves.

Casa de Campo High Season Group Benefits

There are no hot dates at this time. Posted 09 Dec, 2011 by Sharon Stanish Recent renovation Nov. 2011 Located in the main area of Casa de Campo, the newly redesigned Flamboyan Conference Center is ideal for board of director style meetings or grand group events.

Inside features flexible configurations that range from 120 to 5,000 square feet, while outside the new façade and covered porte-cochere provide for a wonderful outdoor function space ideal for a welcome cocktail set-up.

The contemporary new look harmoniously blends marble floors with native woods, new carpeting in the main ballroom and suspended ceilings. Newly installed high grade, elegant Panelfold acoustic partitions, provide optimum sound insulation for guests’ privacy. Other fabulous features include:

• Specialized lighting with dim controls to provide for multiple arrangements and ambience creations
• Wired Bose Stereo system with accessible interconnections in all areas for high quality sound
• High speed wireless and wired internet system with conveniently located outlets
• Newly installed fire detection system Posted 04 Oct, 2011 by Caroline Musy Three resort courses, 63 Holes enjoyed by our guests plus a private course with 27 holes for a total 90 holes of golf These are the reasons why Casa de Campo has been voted the World’s Leading Golf Resort for the last five consecutive years. The legendary Pete Dye, Golf Hall of Fame Member had the vision to create, designed and build what Casa de Campo is and has become… the best golf resort in the world!

Teeth of the Dog
Location: on southeast coast of Casa de Campo resort and the Dominican Republic.
Construction began: 1967; First played: August 1971; Par 72
Stretching 7,471 yards; prominent features: 7 holes on the Caribbean Sea – four on the front-nine and three on the back nine.
The best series of par 3 holes anywhere # 5, # 7, # 13 & # 16
Hole # 8, par 4, the back tee sits in the ocean like a small peninsula
Hole # 5, par 3 is by far the most photograph hole on the Teeth of the Dog
Greens and tees are Paspalum; Fairways are Bermuda 419

The Teeth of the Dog is a course you can play day after day and never get tired of playing it. Every hole is different, every hole has a different intimidation factor but all level golfers can enjoy the course. No matter what you score is at the end of 18 holes you will be delighted and happy that you had the opportunity to play the Teeth of the Dog.

The Links
Location: The course is located East of its famous sister Teeth of the Dog, winding in the interior of the resort. Both courses share the same pro shop and starting area. It is presently being remodeled; the greens will be planted with Paspalum and will reopen late February 2012.
Construction began: 1973 * First played: 1976 * Par 72
The course stretches out to 6,900 yards which is not long in this modern area of golf, but it requires accurate drives and pinpoint accuracy with your irons. Five holes are played around man-made lakes. A fun course to play.
Greens and tees are Paspalum, Fairways are Bermuda 419

Dye Fore
Location: spans from the the Altos de Chavon village to the Casa de Campo Marina.
Construction began: 1998 * First played: April 20, 2003 * Par 72
Big is the word to describe Dye Fore original 18 holes. The fairways are wide, the bunkers are big, the undulation severe and the greens are huge.
The challenge is to be able to play shots from different lies. Flat lies are not common on Dye Fore except on the teeing grounds
It is important while you play that you look forward and backwards because the best views might be behind you instead of in front of you. When you start on # 1 the long par five, look back after your second shot and you will see the best view of Altos de Chavon, nothing like it.
The entire course is Paspalum except the greens are Tifdwarf Bermuda

Dye Fore Lakes:
Location: North East side of the Original Dye Fore
Construction began: 2009 * First played: July 2011 * Officially Opened Sept. 2011 * Par 36
5 Holes are played around three huge lakes. A flatter 9 then the other 18 holes at Dye Fore but more strategically placed fairway bunkers, which helps you keep your focus on the task at hand.
The two par 3 holes are extremely intimidating and difficult. Small greens running along the border of a lake. No place to bail out.
Looking down the first fairway you can see hole # 1, # 2 and # 3, looking from the back of #9 green you can see # 9, # 8, # 7 and # 6
All Paspalum

This is a great addition to the original Dye Fore. We now can play three different rotations and three nine holes are different. The wind has a major effect on how you play the course. The greens are all different from being flat on the ground to elevated. A fun 9 to play.

GOLF SCHOOL TOO!
Casa de Campo is home to a Jim McLean Golf School, the number #1 golf school in the world, and the Master Instructor Eric Lillibridge. Jim McLean’s proven teaching system guarantees results. Eric Lillibridge, has worked for the Jim McLean Golf School for five years and spent two of those years working directly under Jim McLean as his teaching assistant. As Eric says, "The bottom line is, my students have fun and they get better at golf!"

* La Romana Country Club features an 18 holes of golf + the Dye Fore South nine, and is for private membership use only

MEDIA CONTACT:
Kim Hutchinson
Director of Marketing & Public Relations for Casa de Campo
khutchin@pwmonline.com
1-800-877-3643

October 2011 Posted 04 Oct, 2011 by Caroline Musy LA ROMANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – OCTOBER 4, 2011 -- With golf season in full swing, Casa de Campo -- the 7,000-acre luxury resort in the Dominican Republic announces the official opening of Pete Dye’s newest nine holes - for a total of 63 holes of play for resort guests on the Teeth of the Dog, The Links and Dye Fore. Pete Dye’s new nine, Dye Fore Lakes is located near the Altos de Chavon artisan village and will connect with Dye Fore Chavon – the original north nine of Dye Fore, and the Marina Nine - the original south nine, to create an amazing 27-hole complex. The first golfers to experience Pete Dye’s new nine at Casa de Campo were the 268 players who participated in the 30th Annual Casa de Campo Open Sept. 14-18, 2011. “We thought it would be fun to have these golfers – many of whom have been coming to Casa de Campo for 30 years now, to be among the first to experience a new added dimension to our Dye Fore,” said Gilles Gagnon, Director of Golf Operations at the resort.

One of the world’s most legendary golf course designers – and the only course designer at Casa de Campo, Pete Dye said he built the new nine to decrease distances between nine’s and the Dye Fore clubhouse. “It took five years to build and when you have so much time you keep looking at it, trying to see the long views,” said Dye. “There's about 20 acres of lakes up there, so high in spots all you see are mountains and ocean. I really like it.”

Having completed a $40 million hotel redesign program in Dec. 2010, Casa de Campo is the Caribbean’s premier golf destination. The Teeth of the Dog, with seven holes on the Caribbean Sea, opened in 1971 and consistently ranks as the top course in the Caribbean and one of the top courses in the world - most recently ranked #47 on Golf Magazines’ Top 100 Courses in the World (Sept. 2011). The Links, an inland course; opened in 1976, is currently under total renovation and will reopen as an all new course in late February 2012. Dye Fore opened for play in 2001 as an 18-hole course at the Altos de Chavon artists village. With 7-cliff side holes that drop 300 feet to the Chavon River, dramatic 360 degree views of the Chavon River, Dominican mountains, the Casa de Campo Marina and Altos de Chavon, it now additionally features Dye Fore Lakes to create the new Dye Fore with 27 spectacular holes to play.

For ease of arrival, starting Nov. 16 JetBlue offers direct flights between JFK and La Romana Airport (LRM) -- just eight minutes from check-in; American Airlines now offers daily non-stop service between Miami International Airport (MIA) and La Romana Airport (LRM) and starting November 18 twice weekly flights from San Juan, Puerto Rico. For additional information see www.casadecampo.com.do or contact 1-800-877-3643. Posted 08 Nov, 2010 by Sharon Stanish La Romana, Dominican Republic - Nov. 8, 2010 - The management of Casa de Campo proudly announces it is the newest member of The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW). To be considered for inclusion to LHW, a hotel must adhere to strict quality standards and master the art of extraordinary hospitality. Its customers demand levels of quality they have come to expect of the brand, while seeking authentic and enriching travel experiences.

The epitome of luxury, Casa de Campo will in November 2010 complete a $40 million, two-year hotel redesign and offers guests unsurpassed amenities and only the best in accommodations, service and cuisine. Known as a serene escape providing anonymity for the affluent, significant enhancements have been made in recent years to the 7,000-acre retreat, from the addition of the Beach Club by Le Cirque to the Cygalle Healing Spa. The resort's entire lobby, and main hotel area have been modernized with floor to ceiling windowed walls and mahogany paneling, accented with locally crafted metalwork by El Artistico, modern art and neutral colored furnishings surrounded by tropical flora. New features include La Caa Restaurant & Lounge by Il Circo, a Carmen Sol New York boutique featuring stylish designer fashions and the new Logo Shop. Adjacent to the core area of the resort, the spacious pool terrace radiates a chic, contemporary experience with private cabanas, new chaises, and canopy style covered seating areas. Each of the 155 new Elite guest rooms and 10 suites have been transformed and personalized with locally inspired dcor, as well as new furnishings.

Casa de Campo's guest list reads like a who's who of the social registry, attracting high profile celebrities and personalities worldwide, with the offering of spacious hotel rooms and extravagant villas. Casa de Campo is also home to an international airport, a Marina & Yacht Club, three Pete Dye-designed resort golf courses including the famed Teeth of The Dog and Dye Fore, an Equestrian Center, Polo Club, a 245-acre Shooting Center, replica 16th century Mediterranean cultural village Altos de Chavon, with museums, artist workshops, boutiques, restaurants, 5,000 seat Grecian-style amphitheater that hosts renowned artists such as Andrea Bocelli, Sting, Charles Aznavour, and the Altos de Chavon School of Design, affiliated with the acclaimed Parson's School of Design in NY and Paris. For more information on Casa de Campo or to make reservations call 1-800-877-3643 or visit
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http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/casa-de-campo/ Posted 10 Dec, 2009 by Concierge Elite La Romana, Dominican Republic (Nov. 13, 2009) - Described as the 'Oscars' of global travel and the tourism industry by the Wall Street Journal, the World Travel Awards reveal the 'best of the best' in the world. Sunday night, during a glittering gala event in London, the 16th Annual World Travel Awards took place, and Casa de Campo receiving The World's Leading Golf Resort award.

"It is a great honor that the hard work of all our employees in providing excellent service is recognized. I am also certain that our clients are delighted that their favorite resort has been recognized as the World's Leading Golf Resort." said Dr. Claudio Silvestri, President & CEO of Premier Resorts & Hotels the management company for the resort, who was at the event to accept the award, accompanied by Mr. Anibal De Castro, Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to the UK, and Ana Rita Contreras, Miss Dominican Republic for the Miss World Pageant. "Our affection and special appreciation go to Pete Dye, who designed our five wonderful championship golf courses. Earlier this year, he was inducted to the Golf Hall of Fame and no doubt this new award constitutes another major recognition of his incredible talent."

Pete Dye created the first championship golf course in the Dominican Republic at Casa de Campo, the Teeth of the Dog, back in 1971. This course has consistently been recognized by golf media as the number one golf course in the Caribbean and among the best in the world. Through his great accomplishments at Casa de Campo, Mr. Dye has been an inspiration for the Dominican Republic, and over the years other beautiful golf courses have been built in the country, which has developed into the capital of golf in the Caribbean.

Casa de Campo was also the proud recipient of three other awards in the following categories: Caribbean's Leading Golf Resort, Dominican Republic's Leading Golf Resort and Dominican Republic's Leading Resort.
Increasingly, the World Travel Awards are known as raising the bar for ultimate customer service and overall business performance. Growing numbers of travel companies, airlines, operators and resorts compete to walk away with one of the coveted titles. According to the organizers, research has shown that winning a World Travel Award increases international brand recognition, building consumer loyalty. Over 1000 travel companies were nominated in 94 World categories and 14 Travel Technology categories in the Grand Final ceremony.

Graham Cooke, President and Founder of the World Travel Awards commented: "The past 12 months have brought several challenges, which have impacted travel and tourism worldwide. Today's winners have not only been recognized as the best in their region, but they have proved themselves to be the best in the world and the number one choice of travel professionals and consumers alike."

Nearly 1000 senior management and decision makers from the world's travel and tourism industry came together to celebrate their achievements at this star-studded event. Along with Dr. Silvestri, and Mrs. Jeannette Sanchez-Lopez, Vice-President of Sales & Marketing for Casa de Campo, others in attendance included: Jean-Claude Baumgarten, President, World Travel & Tourism Council; Kumari Selja, Minister of Tourism, India; Steve Ridgway, CEO, Virgin Atlantic Airways; His Excellency Mubarak Al Muhairi, Director General, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority; James Hogan, CEO, Etihad Airways;. Shane O'Hare, President & CEO, Royal Jet Group; Lindiwe Mahlangu, CEO, Johannesburg Tourism Company; Paul White, President & CEO, Orient-Express Hotels; Clive Jacobs, Chairman, TW Group; Fiona Jefferey, Chairman, WTM and Chairman & Founder, Just A Drop; Antonio Pedro F. de Mello, Secretary of Tourism, State of Rio de Janeiro, and Ahmed Abdulla M. Al Muaimi, Chairman, Qatar Tourism Authority. To learn more about Casa de Campo, contact your travel agent or call 1-800-877-3643. www.casadecampo.com.do Posted 06 Feb, 2009 by Sharon Stanish NEW Cygalle Healing Spa at Casa de Campo
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NEW Dining
On the resort's inclusive supplement there is now 11 dining options to choose from including The Beach Club by Le Cirque and the new La Casita, offering seafood specialties and fine Spanish cuisine at the Marina. Additionally, guests have an additional 12 independently owned and operated restaurants to visit too.

NEW Nightlife
Club Onno's with a great dance floor, flowing drinks and guest bands - located in Altos de Chavon, this is where the action is when the sun goes down! Posted 06 Feb, 2009 by Sharon Stanish With time being the ultimate luxury, group and executive conference travel is more often than not involving travel with spouses and family. Due to its high level of quality in all areas of the resort combined with the incredible variety of sports, activities, dining, and accommodation options, the 7,000 acre Casa de Campo resort and its facilities have become a very popular meeting destination. Whether its playing golf on the best courses in the Caribbean, lazing on the beach, enjoying a Spa treatment or touring the wondrous Altos de Chavon village or some of the exclusive million dollar homes and gardens, Casa de Campo is a dynamic group destination for all who visit. In addition, when you toss in the convenience of an international airport just 8 minutes away from check-in, it is easy to understand why Casa de Campo is known worldwide as the Caribbean's Most Complete Resort.

Altos de Chavon
No other destination in the Caribbean has a feature as unique as Altos de Chavon. Built high above the Chavon River, Altos de Chavon is a 16th century Mediterranean village replica created of stone, iron and wood. This amazing sight offers breathtaking views and beautiful courtyards in a natural dramatic setting for fabulous outdoor theme parties under the stars. Stroll along cobblestone streets past a workshop where local Dominican artisans hard at work on their crafts, through quaint shops offering native jewelry and pottery, exclusive boutiques, art galleries, an archeological museum and the new Amber Museum. Altos de Chavon provides a wealth of opportunities for any group in search of a unique Mediterranean-like local, just a one hour and 40 minute flight off the US mainland. (see separate attachment on the History of Altos de Chavon)

Banquets, Cocktails and Reception Areas at Altos de Chavon:

Chavon Plaza * Chavon Pool * Upstairs Area * Museum Plaza *
Posada Area Chavon Pool * Pool Area * Piazzetta Terrace * Chavon Terrace

Plaza Chavon - Although any size group may be accommodated it is suggested that groups under 100 people not be placed in this area as the area is too large and the presentation would be less than stellar.

Museum Plaza - This area can ideally be used for cocktails of groups having dinner a the Plaza Chavon, Chavon Terrace, Chavon Pool, as well as having dine arounds in Altos de Chavon.

Dining:
Altos de Chavon has a variety of restaurants for groups to enjoy. Groups that do not have banquet functions can arranged pre-reserved seating at Casa de Campo resort restaurants found throughout the resort- one being the La Piazzetta at Altos de Chavon. The other restaurants at the village are privately owned and although guests may surely dine there, they are not a part of the group dine around program.

La Piazzetta - Homemade pasta and a huge antipasto bar epitomize the traditions of Italian cuisine. This gourmet restaurant has an authentic Mediterranean atmosphere with cobblestone and ceramic tile.
Reservations: Required
Hours: 6 PM - 11 PM
Capacity: 160 persons
Dine Around: 20 persons ever half-hour, 6 PM - 10 PM (a la carte)
21-30 persons ever half-hour, 6 PM - 10 PM (set-menu only)
Attire: Caribbean elegance (collared shirts and long, pants required)

Dye Fore Snack Shop and Bar - Relax at the end of a golf game with a beverage and the spectacular view of the Charvon River from the heights of the Dye Fore greens.
Hours: 9 AM - 6 PM
Food Hours: Noon - 4 PM
Capacity: 60 persons
Attire: Casual (bathing suits must be covered).

Entertainment:
Groups desiring to have an event at Altos de Chavon have at their access a variety of event entertainment though their group coordinator at the resort. Such entertainment includes:

Bands: Tropical Orchestras, International Band, Flamenco Band, Bossanova Band, Pericombo.

Others: One Man Band, Pianist, Organist, Violinist or a Dancing Couple

Duets: Sax & Piano, International Duet, or Classical Duets such as violin & piano; flute & piano -or- violin & cello.

Trios: Guitar Trio, Mariachi Trio, "Perico Ripiao (scratch-scratch band) or a Classical Trio such as: violin, cello & piano; violin, flute & piano; or violin, sax & piano.

Quartets: Instrumental Quartet, Classical Quartet such as: 2 violins, viola & cello; violin, flute, cello & piano; violin, flute, sax & piano; 2 violins, sax & piano or 2 violins, flute & piano.

Shows: Folkloric Show, Tropical Show, Belly Dancers Show, Flamenco Show

Kandela: Immerse yourself in the inebriating Afro-Caribbean rhythms and a profusion of movement, music, sensuality and color in the majestic scenery of the Altos de Chavon amphitheatre. Under the starry Caribbean sky in an ambience of slender palm trees and spectacular flowers, 50 dancers and 2 renowned local singers will infuse you with the magic and flavors of the roots of the Dominican people. Kandela. a show you should not miss!

Location: Altos de Chavon is a part of the famed Casa de Campo resort located on the southeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, in the sweet town of La Romana, Casa de Campo's guests can get to the resort via air or sea: By air on American Airlines with non-stop service from Miami to the La Romana Airport (LRM) just 10 minutes from the resort; on American Eagle with non-stop service from San Juan; or by Sea by way of the Casa de Campo Marina (at Latitude 18 degrees 23.9 North and Longitude 68 degrees, 54.2 West) They also come in by way of the Las Americas International Airport in Santo Domingo a 60 minute drive from Casa de Campo serviced by major carriers from the US with a flight time from of approx. 2 hours from Miami and 3 hours and 15 minutes from NY.

Accommodations: Uniquely Caribbean in flavor, Casa de Campo has 265 spacious hotel rooms and 100 luxurious villa homes offer a variety of accommodation to suit all group needs unmatched in the region.

Meeting Facilities in the Main Area
Casa de Campo has 15,000 square feet of conference and meeting space in two facilities located in the central area of the resort, in addition to numerous open-air locations for theme parties along with a myriad of diverse outdoor venues.

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