About Behind the Scenes Travel
Behind The Scenes (BTS) is a luxury winery touring company primarily focused on weekend getaways and tours in world famous wine country locations such as Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and Italy. Our principals have traveled the globe curating special venues, vineyards and relationships throughout several decades of experience. Having been former vineyard owners, they understand the needs of our clients to handle every last detail.
Many of the experiences Behind The Scenes curates are those from the road less traveled, not often visited by large commercial tour groups, enabling a more intimate experience. Our team pride themselves on creating unique and authentic local immersion experiences designed to ensure you have the most memorable time. A great trip is more than just the location, but encompasses the people, the setting, the cadence and agenda of activities – all planned and managed by Behind The Scenes such that you can leave the worry and coordination to us. We pride ourselves on catering to the exact needs of our clients in a manner that is transparent to your guests and truly ‘behind the scenes’ ensuring every last detail is handled.
With our local experience in Napa Valley & Sonoma, along with having owned a Vineyard, we curate wine tasting and tours, receptions that range from dinner at a rising Napa winemaker’s home, to culinary adventures with renowned chefs, or hosting a gala in a boutique winery vineyard, you and your guests will have a unique and one of a kind experience – behind the scenes – in some of the most renowned wine regions in the world. Contact us today and let us create a unique trip for you, your guests and your event. Behind The Scenes, leave everything to us!
Ona Marks
Ona is the founder and president of special events production company, Behind the Scenes, Inc. and Designated Drivers Napa/Sonoma, Inc. She has a diverse background in all phases of event production and destination management, and over 20 years of food, wine, luxury travel and special events experience
Her passion is in taking guests to different areas of Italy each year and creating unique behind the scenes experiences. For the Piedmont trip in May 2023 she has teamed up with Anna Savino and together they are creating a trip a unique insider’s trip, experiencing some of the best wines & foods of Italy.
Ona and Dan currently live in the heart of the Napa Valley where they have owned vineyards and immersed themselves in the wine and hospitality industry.
Our Italian Partners
Our incredible local contacts and purveyors have guided us to the best of what their region offers. They have opened doors for us to experience what they experience as native Italians, offering a genuine encounter with their traditions, cuisine, culture and land.