Since most of the area surrounding the Nippon Mura was farmland, it is not surprising that many of the local street names included the word "blossom". Access to the resort had mostly been by carriage until an interurban railroad line, called the "Blossom Trolley Line" was built in the early 1900's and included a stop across from the Nippon Mura.

Ownership of the Nippon Mura changed hands many times after the Morrises passed away. The property experienced a radical change, for understandable reasons, after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. By the 1940's the resort had been reduced to 4 acres in size and most of the original buildings had been removed and the architecture altered. Most notably, the property was renamed La Hacienda Inn by owners Mary and Emilio Velo, recent immigrants from Northern Italy. Despite its Spanish sounding heritage, the menu that the Velos created was decidedly Italian and became widely known for its use of fresh, local produce and fabulous antipasto. Their homemade ravioli was especially popular and to this day is a featured specialty.

La Hacienda Inn's few guest rooms were then located on the floor above the restaurant. Recognizing a growing demand for overnight guest accommodations in an expanding suburb, the Velos built 18 attractive guest rooms adjacent to the restaurant and immediately succeeded in making La Hacienda Inn a destination for visitors to the community who wanted to enjoy great food and fine accommodations in a country-like setting.

In 1962 Charles Morosin, a San Francisco restauranteur, purchased the La Hacienda Inn Restaurant and continued the trend toward a more sophisticated menu. Ten years later, Charles Morosin became owner of the accommodations and the Inn grew to 20 guest rooms, its present size. The next generation of Morosins have been hard at work maintaining the fine traditions of charm, personable service, and modesty of scale of which Charles Morosin was so proud.

Without sacrificing any of its culinary reputation, the La Hacienda Inn Restaurant became a separate enterprise on the premises in 1978. With its outdoor and indoor dining venues and wedding garden, the restaurant became particularly noteworthy as a site for wedding ceremonies and receptions.

With fine accommodations adjacent to the restaurant, the Inn is a delightful destination for group celebrations of all types. Likewise, both business guests and leisure travelers find La Hacienda Inn a perfect match for their overnight accommodations. The country-like setting amid mature oaks, large eucalyptus and pine trees, and the surrounding upscale residential homes of Los Gatos, Saratoga, and Monte Sereno create an immediate sense of intimacy for Inn clientele. Add to this the pervasive friendliness of the staff and La Hacienda Inn becomes a successful blend of the best from the past and the tastes of the present. Truly an experience "...beyond the ordinary."