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Below: St. Stanislaus Church, Altos de Chavón rental. The venue also hosts extravagant musical performances at night that celebrate local culture and dance. Furthermore, there’s a coterie of casual and upscale restaurants like the rustic La Piazzetta for Italian fine-dining. And many corporate groups take advantage of the panoramic views to arrange large, al fresco receptions and dinners on the cobblestones in front of the charming St. Stanislaus Church. Parsons School of Design in New York operates a satellite facility at the Altos de Chavón School of Design, where planners can organize group art classes. There’s the magnificent new Regional Museum of Archaeology with exhibits focusing on the native Taino tribes who once lived here, complemented by an exceptional Dominican fine art museum. For gifts, check out the lovely Batey’s shop, selling gorgeous, delicate handmade linens crafted by local women working in the outlying farms. River. And the waterfront Teeth of the Dog golf course, ranked #1 in the Caribbean, undulates along the seashore framed by palm tree forests and million-dollar homes. Adding to the stable of top caliber sporting venues, the Equestrian Center is home to championship polo tournaments that groups can view, or try the always fun donkey polo for themselves. The most comprehensive skeet shooting facilities in the Caribbean provide a highly memorable teambuilding activity, and the luxurious La Terraza Tennis Center features 13 courts. And following an extensive $30 million renovation in 2010, Casa de Campo added the stunning Cygalle Healing Spa featuring huge spa suites. There’s also the brand new Beach Club by Le Cirque restaurants where chefs visit for 6-month stints from the illustrious NYC establishment. The mega-yacht marina is encircled by dozens of shops and restaurants with large waterfront seating capacity. Organize a lunch with Cantonese specialties from Chinois restaurant and calamari on handmade Amalfi china from Limoncello, before sailing to nearby Catalina Island where Casa de Campo has permanent beachside facilities for private group events. Polo is known as the sport of kings. Donkey polo is not. Polo, a thrilling grass game lauded for its sense of decorum and propriety, celebrates the powerful agility of both man and mount. Champagne is obligatory. So are big floppy hats and good manners. Above all, polo exemplifies the Englishman’s ideal of physical countenance cherished by the likes of Ralph Lauren and the British Royal Family. Donkey polo is a different story. Casa de Campo can organize group tournaments with attendees astride donkeys. Volleyballs and broomsticks are used instead of traditional polo accoutrements. Or, planners can create VIP events during polo season, Nov.-April, to watch the spectacular scene unfold from under tented stands with champagne and canapes. ALTOS DE CHAVÓN Perched atop dramatic cliffs overlooking Chavon River next to Casa de Campo, Altos de Chavón is a recreated 16th century Mediterranean plaza, exceptionally well designed to host lavish gala events for groups of all budgets. Built in 1976, it was designed by cinematographer Roberto Copa who used skilled local artisans to construct the weathered limestone, wood and iron buildings by hand. The 5,000-seat outdoor amphitheater has hosted concerts for singers Placido Domingo and Julio Iglesias, and it’s available for corporate 24 GoDominicanRepublic.com http://www.GoDominicanRepublic.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Dominican Republic Meeting & Incentive Planner 2011/2012

Planning Points
Meeting Hotels
Punta Cana & Bavaro
La Romana, Bayahibe & More
Cruise
Puerto Plata
Samana
Santo Domingo
Santiago & Central Region
Food & Music
DMC List
Tourism Offices

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