Eric Román

Eric Roman grew up in Puerto Natales, with the landscapes of Patagonia just outside his door. But it was leaving home that ultimately shaped the way he would return to it. After studying hospitality in Valparaíso, he lived and worked in different cities and countries, including Brazil, while pursuing training in yoga, meditation, and body awareness in Brazil, Lisbon, and Barcelona.

Today, Eric is back in Patagonia, leading the wellness and spa team at Tierra Patagonia and bringing those experiences home with him. His approach connects personal well-being with the vast landscape beyond the spa, whether he’s leading a yoga class, a sound healing session, or simply talking with a guest afterward. “They are small moments in which we can look inward with honesty,” he says, “and connect with something as simple and meaningful as stillness.”

For Eric, that sense of presence is also at the heart of Patagonian life. He finds it in the wind and mountains, walks through the forest, time outdoors, and everyday moments shared with friends, family, and his pets. “Patagonia has something very special,” he says. “Something that invites you to slow down and be more present.”

Ask him which experience every guest should have, and he won’t point to a particular trail or excursion. Instead, he suggests stepping outside, feeling the wind, looking toward the mountains, and heading out with a mate or coffee simply to listen to the landscape. For someone who traveled far before coming home, experiencing Patagonia can be as simple as stopping long enough to notice where you are.