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The Age
5 days ago
- The Age
Luxury lodge in one of the harshest environments on Earth reopens
Northern Chile's Tierra Atacama has just reopened after a year-long, $US20 million ($32 million) transformation. All the work at the legendary luxurious hotel was designed to preserve its close connection to the local community, descendants of the Incas and Aymaras with living heritage that dates back 10,000 years. Built in the oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama, amid the driest non-polar desert on Earth, the lodge was conceived by Miguel Purcell, an Olympic skier and mountaineer. Tierra Atacama opened in 2008 with a mission to keep its environmental impact low while offering guests extraordinary experiences in one of the planet's most amazing landscapes. The 32-room retreat was built around a centuries-old cattle corral using traditional methods. It was filled with a curation of culturally relevant art, objects and materials, and each room was set with views of the Licancabur Volcano. The Purcell family went on to create Tierra Hotels, and now has two sister properties in the region under its umbrella. In 2022, it sold a majority shareholding in the company to Baillie Lodges. Founded by James and Hayley Baillie, Baillie Lodges owns and runs some of the world's most esteemed luxury adventure properties, including Longitude 131° at Uluru-Kata Tjuta, Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island in South Australia and Silky Oaks Lodge in Queensland. Internationally it owns Huka Lodge in New Zealand and Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge on Canada's Vancouver Island. The fit is so strong that Purcell remains involved in the property and actually led the redesign project in person. He was joined by Tierra Atacama's original Chilean architects – Rodrigo Searle and Matias Gonzalez – who again used the surrounding environment as the starting point for design. Interior designer Carolina Delpiano, who has been responsible for the original interiors at all the Tierra properties since their inception, also took part. Chilean landscape architect Teresa Moller preserved the original walls and native vegetation while integrating changes to the built environment into the existing gardens and setting. Where possible, local tradespeople and artisans were employed to realise the vision.
Sydney Morning Herald
5 days ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
Luxury lodge in one of the harshest environments on Earth reopens
Northern Chile's Tierra Atacama has just reopened after a year-long, $US20 million ($32 million) transformation. All the work at the legendary luxurious hotel was designed to preserve its close connection to the local community, descendants of the Incas and Aymaras with living heritage that dates back 10,000 years. Built in the oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama, amid the driest non-polar desert on Earth, the lodge was conceived by Miguel Purcell, an Olympic skier and mountaineer. Tierra Atacama opened in 2008 with a mission to keep its environmental impact low while offering guests extraordinary experiences in one of the planet's most amazing landscapes. The 32-room retreat was built around a centuries-old cattle corral using traditional methods. It was filled with a curation of culturally relevant art, objects and materials, and each room was set with views of the Licancabur Volcano. The Purcell family went on to create Tierra Hotels, and now has two sister properties in the region under its umbrella. In 2022, it sold a majority shareholding in the company to Baillie Lodges. Founded by James and Hayley Baillie, Baillie Lodges owns and runs some of the world's most esteemed luxury adventure properties, including Longitude 131° at Uluru-Kata Tjuta, Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island in South Australia and Silky Oaks Lodge in Queensland. Internationally it owns Huka Lodge in New Zealand and Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge on Canada's Vancouver Island. The fit is so strong that Purcell remains involved in the property and actually led the redesign project in person. He was joined by Tierra Atacama's original Chilean architects – Rodrigo Searle and Matias Gonzalez – who again used the surrounding environment as the starting point for design. Interior designer Carolina Delpiano, who has been responsible for the original interiors at all the Tierra properties since their inception, also took part. Chilean landscape architect Teresa Moller preserved the original walls and native vegetation while integrating changes to the built environment into the existing gardens and setting. Where possible, local tradespeople and artisans were employed to realise the vision.
Hospitality Net
21-05-2025
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Courtney Reagan has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer at Baillie Lodges and Tierra Hotels
Baillie Lodges, the global boutique ultra-luxury lodge platform is pleased to announce the appointment of Courtney Reagan as Chief Commercial Officer, effective May 19, 2025. In this newly created role, Courtney will lead the integrated sales and marketing teams for Baillie Lodges and Tierra Hotels. With an extensive background in luxury experiential travel and a career spanning high-end tour operators and boutique properties, Courtney brings a wealth of strategic insight and leadership experience to the group - expertise that will be instrumental in elevating commercial performance and expanding brand presence globally. Most recently, Courtney was Chief Marketing Officer for Explora Lodges, giving her strong insights into the Chilean market. Before that, she led marketing at Eleven, known for its exceptional adventure lodges. She also has extensive experience with Abercrombie & Kent and previously held multiple roles at Hilton in international partnerships as well as customer loyalty - an area of increasing focus for Baillie Lodges. Baillie Lodges has seen significant growth over the last six years. The company has expanded from four lodges in Australia to nine lodges across Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and Chile. With the recent appointment of Michael Crawford as CEO and now Courtney as CCO, the company continues to build momentum, strengthening its commitment to sustainable growth and seeks further opportunities to expand its experiential luxury ecosystem with new destinations and travel verticals. In 2025, Baillie Lodges has celebrated the return of two flagship lodges following major renovations: Huka Lodge, set on the banks of the Waikato River in Taupō, New Zealand, reopened on March 1, and Tierra Atacama in the northern desert of Chile welcomed guests again from April 1. Each reaffirms Baillie Lodges' reputation for design-led luxury and immersive, place-based experiences.
