At the reception, you are welcomed by an impressive bronze sculpture by Aron Demetz, an artist from Val Gardena. This powerful work represents the deep connection between this place, nature, and the Kostner/Pizzinini family. It symbolizes stability, an enduring bond with the earth, and the land and history upon which generations have built.

For this piece, Aron Demetz carefully selected roots from the forests of South Tyrol, casting them into 300 kg of bronze. The sculpture, composed of 270 meticulously welded elements, seamlessly fuses nature and art. The root stands as a symbol of strength from the past, support in the present, and a foundation for the future.

Buried twelve meters underground and concealed beneath a landslide, an ancient tree trunk lay undisturbed for over 3,000 years. It had taken root in an era when humanity was forging bronze, only to be rediscovered and revived by artist Andreas Mayr Kondrak.

Today, the “Mesa Larix” stands as a magnificent larchwood table in the hotel’s bar, stretching over four meters. Its rings whisper the passage of centuries—witnessing storms, the relentless flow of time, and the ever-changing world around it. It remains a bridge to the earth, to history, to all that has come before, and to all that is yet to unfold.

Aron Demetz’s “Heimat” (Homeland) is a tribute to the deep and unbreakable bond between humans and their origins. It captures the essence of belonging—to a place that shapes us, nurtures us, and gives us the strength to grow. Like a tree that sinks its roots deep into the earth for stability, we, too, remain intrinsically connected to where we come from.

“Heimat” invites us to reflect on our own journey, on the forces that sustain and strengthen us. It reminds us that life unfolds in light and shadow, that each experience leaves its mark—like the rings of a tree, recording the passage of time. Past and future are intertwined, and it is our roots that give us balance as we continue to grow.