Published in the Sept. 30 – Oct. 13, 2015 issue of Morgan Hill Life

Photo by Mark Fenichel/Fenifoto

Willow-Heights-multi-chamber-mixer-webAbout 200 people came out to enjoy the recent multi-chamber networking mixer at Willow Heights Mansion in northwest Morgan Hill Sept. 17. Gilroy, Santa Clara and San Benito County chambers of commerce joined Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce at the event which showcased the beauty of Frank Leal’s event center.

Leal’s commitment to tradition mixes with innovation that begins in the vineyard, but this is just one of his many focuses. His burgeoning empire is bolstering with new projects including “The Grove” in Hollister, a new farm to table restaurant and “Hacienda de Léal” in San Juan Bautista, a Spanish-inspired hotel — joining his 50-acre vineyard and estate and two additional wedding and event locations named “The Barn” in Hollister and “Willow Heights Mansion.”