Travel Through the Eyes of a Chef & Wine Educator.
Taste the World Like a Local.
The most unforgettable journeys are not measured by the places you visit—but by the stories you collect, the people you meet, and the meals that stay with you forever.
At Vitis House, we believe the most meaningful way to experience a destination is through its food, wines, traditions, and the people who bring them to life. That is why our journeys go far beyond traditional travel. We invite you to slow down, sit at the table, raise a glass with locals, and experience a place through genuine connection. Since 2022, we have been curating intimate culinary and wine experiences for curious travelers who crave authenticity, beauty, education, and unforgettable moments. Hosted by chef, wine educator, and founder Doreen Colondres, these boutique journeys are intentionally designed to feel immersive, personal, and deeply connected to each destination.
“Everybody eats when they travel—but not like I do!
The truth is—I have never loved traditional tours. I don’t want to simply visit a place; I want to understand it. I want to embrace the culture, respect its traditions, wander the local markets, sit at family tables, and discover the stories behind every recipe, bottle, and meal. I want to feel like a local—even if only for a few days.
That philosophy is exactly what inspired these journeys. As a chef, wine educator, and lifelong traveler who speaks multiple languages, I have spent years building relationships with winemakers, chefs, artisans, farmers, and hospitality partners around the world to create experiences that feel meaningful, warm, and beautifully local.
Imagine toasting with winemakers inside prestigious cellars, sharing meals with chefs and producers, learning centuries-old traditions, wandering markets, and uncovering hidden gems alongside iconic destinations—all while enjoying thoughtfully curated luxury and seamless experiences. With groups intentionally limited to just 8–12 guests, every journey feels intimate, personal, and highly curated. We blend insider access, extraordinary wines and food, boutique stays, and meaningful cultural moments to create something that feels less like a tour and more like traveling with a well-connected friend who deeply loves the destination. From transportation to every carefully selected detail, we handle the planning so you can simply relax, learn, savor, and connect.
Learn, taste, connect, and create memories that will stay with you long after the last glass is poured.
Come curious. Leave inspired.
Reviews:
“Best trip of our lives…no exaggeration! We thoroughly enjoyed our trip with Doreen and Vitis House to Spain – what an immense treat!! We were treated like VIPs with curated, insider-only access that made the entire experience very rich and memorable. Not a bad thing to say other than it went by way too fast so we just have to book another trip with Vitis House again!“
“How does one capture the beauty of a week in Spain with Doreen? I’ve traveled Spain and toured vineyards extensively; however, Vitis House and Doreen elevated the experience into memories that cannot be made independently. We savored Spain’s wine, food, history, and culture. We learned and laughed. My heart will forever be full of the memories. It is a truly unique experience. We are excited about future trips with Vitis House!”
“I have taken a class at Vitis House, received my WSET level I and experienced Spain with Doreen in the fall of 2023. Every experience has been an amazing one – especially the trip to Spain. The hotels were fabulous, the transport was easy and comfortable, the food was incredible, the learning and social opportunities for incomparable and it was so wonderful to travel with a group of people I had never met! I wish I could swing doing a trip like this every time it was offered”
