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“The crisp, fresh mountain air, the sound of the river flowing just below, sitting and writing in my journal while enjoying the first sips of coffee.”
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26.02.2026
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Madonna by _ is a curated series from visual storytellers who capture Casa Cook and Madonna di Campiglio through their own lens. Each edition brings a new perspective, a new season and a new style, revealing the many layers of life in the Dolomites. Here, you can experience the destination through their stories.

An open journal and pen rest on a dark walnut bedside shelf beside a matte black ceramic cup, against rumpled white linen bedding and a travertine-textured headboard wall at Casa Cook Madonna di Campiglio.
A moody guest room corner at Casa Cook Madonna, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing snow-dusted pine trees, a linen sofa scattered with woven cushions, and a water carafe on a dark side table.
A quiet Alpine street corner in Madonna di Campiglio in winter, with an ornate lamp post, pine trees, and a snow-covered mountain peak rising in the background.

Meet Featured Curator – Polly florence

Polly Florence is a photographer and creator based in the East of England, whose work centres on quiet observation and thoughtful design. Inspired by interiors, art and travel, she observes and captures what feels real.

Her photography focuses on calm, detail and emotional presence. At Casa Cook Madonna, her lens reflects the warmth of interiors and the gentle pace of alpine life.

Overhead view of a dark walnut round table with a matte ceramic espresso cup and an open notebook, beside a wooden bar stool against a raw concrete wall — a quiet corner at Casa Cook Madonna.
A floor-length mirror reflects a softly lit Casa Cook hotel bedroom — rumpled white bedding, linen curtains, a travertine feature wall, and small dark stools in the foreground.
A woman with blonde hair sits with a coffee cup in the foreground, gazing out across a snow-dusted cobblestone piazza in Madonna di Campiglio, with alpine chalets and pine-forested slopes beyond.
A self-portrait reflected in a hotel mirror: the photographer, wearing a chunky olive knit beanie, oversized scarf, and black coat, holds a vintage film camera up to her face against a warm travertine wall.
The dimly lit bar and reception area of Casa Cook Madonna di Campiglio, with dark stone walls, warm pendant lighting, a professional espresso machine on a brass-accented counter, and leather bar stools.
A curated stack of design and architecture magazines — including Design Anthology — fanned out on a round black marble side table at Casa Cook Madonna.

Where the Mountains Met Her

Polly visited in late winter, when the air was crisp and the village moved at a slower rhythm. Snow rested lightly on rooftops, while mornings arrived softly, bringing clear skies and a sense of calm that settled into each moment.

A sweeping winter view from Casa Cook Madonna di Campiglio over the snow-covered rooftops of the village, with dense alpine forest and cloud-wrapped mountain peaks rising above.
A panoramic view of the Dolomites in winter — jagged, snow-capped peaks emerging dramatically above a thick sea of cloud under a pale blue sky.
A snow-blanketed outdoor terrace in the Italian Alps, with a wrought iron bistro table and wooden bench half-buried in fresh snow, evoking stillness after a heavy snowfall.

POLLY’S Highlights

Favourite moment: Waking slowly, making a coffee, wrapping up warm and stepping out onto the balcony.

Found inspiration in: The warm, considered design of the hotel and the surrounding alpine landscape.

A detail she loved: The calm of the lounge, a space made for sinking into a comfy chair with a good book or magazine.

The exterior entrance of Casa Cook Madonna di Campiglio in winter — dark timber cladding, the Casa Cook logo in bronze lettering, stone steps, and snow-dusted parasols framed by the hotel's balconied facade.
A snow-covered path winds through tall, dense alpine conifers in a winter forest near Madonna di Campiglio, the trees' bark rich with texture against a pale winter sky.
A wooden outdoor table with a lone espresso cup sits in the foreground, out of focus, while snow-capped Dolomite peaks pierce dramatically through a swirling sea of cloud above.

Moving at Mountain Pace

Polly’s days unfolded between quiet moments inside Casa Cook and gentle exploration beyond it, from slow moments in the lounge to wandering the village and pausing for coffee at Bar Suisse.

Her photography captures the balance between mountain openness and the calm of the hotel’s interiors, reflecting the unhurried rhythm of Madonna di Campiglio, a place that invites you to slow down and notice more.

Three skiers descend a freshly groomed piste in Madonna di Campiglio, viewed from above, with pine trees and a stone retaining wall lining the slope.
Rows of handcrafted Italian chocolate truffles on display at a local confectionery in Madonna di Campiglio — varieties including gianduja e cocco and tarughiotto cremoso, dusted in cocoa and coconut.
A minimalist winter landscape: a cluster of snow-laden fir trees recede into soft mountain mist, their silhouettes fading to white in the still Alpine air.

POLLY’s tips:

  • Take the cable car into the mountains – the views alone are worth the journey.
  • Visit Bar Suisse for coffee or hot chocolate and watch the village come to life.
  • Leave time to unwind in the hotel’s comfy lounge after a day outdoors.
  • Book dinner at Altitude 1.511m to experience seasonal dishes inspired by the region.
A vignette of carefully curated objects on a dark wood console at Casa Cook Madonna: two organic stoneware vases, a weathered circular wooden sculpture on a stand, and a bold abstract artwork in earthy tones of teal, red, ochre and lavender.
Overhead close-up of a ringed hand cradling a matte black ceramic cup of black coffee on a dark walnut table, with an open notebook and pen beside it — slow morning energy at Casa Cook.
Inside Casa Cook Madonna's café space — a glowing paper lantern pendant hangs above a dark walnut communal table scattered with newspapers, beside a professional espresso machine and floor-length linen curtain.