Maryland's Premier Alpaca Ranch
Our Story
Maryland’s Black Barn Alpacas Ranch is owned by the animal-loving couple Travis and Yussy McManus. Travis was raised on a cattle ranch, and Yussy grew up riding horses—cementing their love of farm life from a young age. The couple lives on the ranch and looks forward to greeting the alpaca herd every morning with nose boops (and an extra handful or two of food).
Travis manages the farm team, and Yussy leads the Y Interiors design team, dreaming up home goods made with genuine alpaca fleece. Together, they intend to expand Black Barn Alpacas, delivering well-bred animals, quality fleece products, and unforgettable experiences. Take it from the experts; there is nothing more rewarding than being able to snuggle up to an alpaca every day!
Alpaca Breeding Program
At Black Barn Alpacas, we are creating a premier alpaca breeding program focused on producing show-quality or “typey” black and gray alpacas through sustainable and caring farming practices. By way of strategic, sustainable, and compassionate breeding, we aim to produce fine-quality fleece, champion alpacas, and a happy herd.
The Shoppe
Shop Locally Made Alpaca Fleece Clothing and Home Goods
We are a real working alpaca ranch, producing some of the finest quality fleece around. After we shear our fuzzy alpaca friends, we turn fleece harvests into one-of-a-kind apparel, home goods, and accessories. Shop our collection of alpaca fleece products and some of our favorite Texas finds. There’s nothing as soft and durable as alpaca fleece!
🦙This week’s Meet the Herd(Sire) Monday features our exciting new co-ownership of a stunning, non-dilute, true black, up and coming herdsire, Paragon’s Odin!!
His outstanding fleece has beautiful architecture as well as incredible brightness and density; this should come as no surprise considering he is an offspring of banner winning Paragon’s Rocket Man! Odin’s correct confirmation coupled with is laid back demeanor makes him the perfect addition to our black and grey breeding program. 🖤
Thank you, Bari Rhys (@barirhys) with Paragon Alpacas (@paragonalpacas), for this incredible opportunity to co-own Paragon’s Odin! We can’t wait to see what he produces for us!!
🦙This week’s Meet the Herd(Sire) Monday features our exciting new co-ownership of a stunning, non-dilute, true black, up and coming herdsire, Paragon’s Odin!!
His outstanding fleece has beautiful architecture as well as incredible brightness and density; this should come as no surprise considering he is an offspring of banner winning Paragon’s Rocket Man! Odin’s correct confirmation coupled with is laid back demeanor makes him the perfect addition to our black and grey breeding program. 🖤
Thank you, Bari Rhys (@barirhys) with Paragon Alpacas (@paragonalpacas), for this incredible opportunity to co-own Paragon’s Odin! We can’t wait to see what he produces for us!!
🇺🇸New Merch Release!🦙
Our long awaited alpaca country shirts have arrived! Available in all sizes and 6 different colors while supplies last! 🛍️
Stop by today through Sunday from 10am to 4pm to meet the cutest little baby alpacas and to pick up your NEW favorite tshirt (did we mention these are the SOFTEST tshirts you will ever wear☁️)!
Designed in-house and printed by our friends over at @bigdippergraphics 😎
🧢You also have the chance to pick up a shirt and meet both teams at our upcoming Summer ‘Cap’-Off event on Saturday, September 6th from 2-5pm, where you can design and take home your own custom trucker cap and grab a selfie wearing it with your favorite local alpacas!
Come meet the ‘pac today!🦙
Open for drop-ins:
Thursday-Sunday | 10am-4pm
📍2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD 21048
Special Events listed at
www.blackbarnalpacas.com ➡️ “Book Now”
🇺🇸New Merch Release!🦙
Our long awaited alpaca country shirts have arrived! Available in all sizes and 6 different colors while supplies last! 🛍️
Stop by today through Sunday from 10am to 4pm to meet the cutest little baby alpacas and to pick up your NEW favorite tshirt (did we mention these are the SOFTEST tshirts you will ever wear☁️)!
Designed in-house and printed by our friends over at @bigdippergraphics 😎
🧢You also have the chance to pick up a shirt and meet both teams at our upcoming Summer ‘Cap’-Off event on Saturday, September 6th from 2-5pm, where you can design and take home your own custom trucker cap and grab a selfie wearing it with your favorite local alpacas!
Come meet the ‘pac today!🦙
Open for drop-ins:
Thursday-Sunday | 10am-4pm
📍2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD 21048
Special Events listed at
www.blackbarnalpacas.com ➡️ “Book Now”
🧢 🦙 We bring the floof. @bigdippergraphics brings the flair, YOU bring your hat dreams to life—because alpaca selfies are better in style. 💁🏽♀️
Our email fam got first dibs on tickets last night (perks of being in the ’Pac!). Not on the list yet? Join here so you never miss early access: https://bit.ly/JoinTheBBAPac
🗓️ Summer “Cap”-Off → First Saturday in September
🧢 Create your own custom trucker hat with local small business Big Dipper Graphics
🦙 Meet + feed the alpacas
📸 Pose with your brand-new hat + a floofy friend
🎯 Play jumbo lawn games
🥤 Enjoy snacks, sips, and good vibes (BYOB welcome)
Throw on some boots, grab your crew, and let’s make the most of Summer before it’s gone! 👢
Don’t wait, because this event is sure to sell out FAST!
🎟️: https://bit.ly/SummerCapOff
#FloofAndFlair #CapOffWithThePac #BigDipperXBlackBarn #HatsOffToSummer #AlpacaYourStyle #sykesvillemd #supportsmall
🧢 🦙 We bring the floof. @bigdippergraphics brings the flair, YOU bring your hat dreams to life—because alpaca selfies are better in style. 💁🏽♀️
Our email fam got first dibs on tickets last night (perks of being in the ’Pac!). Not on the list yet? Join here so you never miss early access: https://bit.ly/JoinTheBBAPac
🗓️ Summer “Cap”-Off → First Saturday in September
🧢 Create your own custom trucker hat with local small business Big Dipper Graphics
🦙 Meet + feed the alpacas
📸 Pose with your brand-new hat + a floofy friend
🎯 Play jumbo lawn games
🥤 Enjoy snacks, sips, and good vibes (BYOB welcome)
Throw on some boots, grab your crew, and let’s make the most of Summer before it’s gone! 👢
Don’t wait, because this event is sure to sell out FAST!
🎟️: https://bit.ly/SummerCapOff
#FloofAndFlair #CapOffWithThePac #BigDipperXBlackBarn #HatsOffToSummer #AlpacaYourStyle #sykesvillemd #supportsmall
Have you heard The newS? 🧡🧡
#iykyk #thatsshowbusinessbaby #seeyounextera
✨ This week’s Meet the Herd[Sire] Monday is featuring a spectacular rose gray, non-dilute male, Paragon’s DaVinci!
This multiple Color Champion banner winner is the total package! DaVinci possesses a stunning phenotype and conformation coupled with excellent fleece characteristics boasting fineness, density, and consistency—all stacked on top of elite gray genetics that have proven themselves consistent producers of quality for generations. 🏆
🦙 His first two crias with Paragon are on the ground and showing compact, correct conformation. We are waiting with bated breath for the arrival of our Black Barn Alpaca crias due in May of ’26.
Thank you, Bari Rhys (@barirhys) with Paragon Alpacas (@paragonalpacas), for this incredible opportunity!
#alpacabreeding #alpacafarm #alpacalove #alpacalife #alpacasofinstagram #alpacasofig #alpacabreeder #alpacabreedingprogram #alpacastud #alpacasire #alpacagenetics #rosegrayalpaca #grayalpaca #alpacaindustry #fiberfarming #alpacafiber #alpacaenthusiast #alpacapreneur #showqualityalpaca #elitealpaca
✨ This week’s Meet the Herd[Sire] Monday is featuring a spectacular rose gray, non-dilute male, Paragon’s DaVinci!
This multiple Color Champion banner winner is the total package! DaVinci possesses a stunning phenotype and conformation coupled with excellent fleece characteristics boasting fineness, density, and consistency—all stacked on top of elite gray genetics that have proven themselves consistent producers of quality for generations. 🏆
🦙 His first two crias with Paragon are on the ground and showing compact, correct conformation. We are waiting with bated breath for the arrival of our Black Barn Alpaca crias due in May of ’26.
Thank you, Bari Rhys (@barirhys) with Paragon Alpacas (@paragonalpacas), for this incredible opportunity!
#alpacabreeding #alpacafarm #alpacalove #alpacalife #alpacasofinstagram #alpacasofig #alpacabreeder #alpacabreedingprogram #alpacastud #alpacasire #alpacagenetics #rosegrayalpaca #grayalpaca #alpacaindustry #fiberfarming #alpacafiber #alpacaenthusiast #alpacapreneur #showqualityalpaca #elitealpaca
Day. Made. 😃
🎥 Check out this awesome visitor video that was sent to us! @jgreen3189
Have your own pictures or videos?! Send them our way!
Or come create new memories on the farm Thursdays through Sunday 10-4 or during one of our unforgettable special events!
Premier Alpaca Experiences also offered on select evenings for the ultimate sunset VIP tour!
Don’t forget to tag us! @blackbarnalpacas
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301)284-0361
🌐 www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#DMVAdventures #GetOutsideDMV #OutdoorFamilyFun #KidsInNature #FamilyAdventureTime #LittleExplorersClub #FarmFunForKids #AlpacaAdventures #AnimalEncountersDMV #FeedTheAlpacas #DMVFamilyFun #ExploreMaryland #VisitMaryland #DMVFamily #DMVKids #CarrollCountyMD #FinksburgMD #MeetTheAnimalsDMV
Day. Made. 😃
🎥 Check out this awesome visitor video that was sent to us! @jgreen3189
Have your own pictures or videos?! Send them our way!
Or come create new memories on the farm Thursdays through Sunday 10-4 or during one of our unforgettable special events!
Premier Alpaca Experiences also offered on select evenings for the ultimate sunset VIP tour!
Don’t forget to tag us! @blackbarnalpacas
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301)284-0361
🌐 www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#DMVAdventures #GetOutsideDMV #OutdoorFamilyFun #KidsInNature #FamilyAdventureTime #LittleExplorersClub #FarmFunForKids #AlpacaAdventures #AnimalEncountersDMV #FeedTheAlpacas #DMVFamilyFun #ExploreMaryland #VisitMaryland #DMVFamily #DMVKids #CarrollCountyMD #FinksburgMD #MeetTheAnimalsDMV
Here’s what’s happening THIS WEEKEND around the farm! 🦙🌾
🦙 Premier Alpaca Experience – A fully guided tour through the pastures, meet the herd up close, and learn all about these fluffy friends in VIP fashion!
📅 Saturday, Aug 9 – 10am & 6:30pm | Sunday, Aug 10 – 10am
🎟️ Reservations required
🦙 Drop-in Meet & Treat – Just want to hang out? Swing by anytime between 10 and 4 to feed the alpacas, grab some selfies, and relax at the picnic tables. Bring a snack and stay a while!
***DONT FORGET: FOR A LIMITED TIME HANGING WITH THE ADORABLE BABIES IS INCLUDED!***
📅 Saturday, Aug 9 & Sunday, Aug 10 – 10am–4pm
🎟️ No reservations needed!
🌕 Full Moon Yoga Hike with Sound Healing – Tomorrow night’s the FULL sturgeon moon 🌙 Meet the herd, hike by moonlight, and unwind to the sounds of crystal bowls.
📅 Saturday, Aug 9 – 7:30pm (come at 7 to visit the alpacas)
🎟️ Reservations recommended
🧘♀️ Yoga with Alpacas – Our #SelfCareSunday favorite! All-level yoga flow surrounded by curious alpacas.
📅 Sunday, Aug 10 – 1pm
🎟️ Reservations recommended
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
🌐 www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#blackbarnalpacas #finksburgmd #marylandfarms #marylandevents #alpacaexperience #thingstodoinmaryland #marylandlife #marylandyoga #yogawithalpacas #fullmoonyoga #soundhealing #crystalsoundbath #marylandhikes #farmfun #familyfunmaryland #visitmaryland #mdtourism #alpacafarm #agritourism #marylandbucketlist #weekendplansmaryland #outdooradventuresmaryland
Here’s what’s happening THIS WEEKEND around the farm! 🦙🌾
🦙 Premier Alpaca Experience – A fully guided tour through the pastures, meet the herd up close, and learn all about these fluffy friends in VIP fashion!
📅 Saturday, Aug 9 – 10am & 6:30pm | Sunday, Aug 10 – 10am
🎟️ Reservations required
🦙 Drop-in Meet & Treat – Just want to hang out? Swing by anytime between 10 and 4 to feed the alpacas, grab some selfies, and relax at the picnic tables. Bring a snack and stay a while!
***DONT FORGET: FOR A LIMITED TIME HANGING WITH THE ADORABLE BABIES IS INCLUDED!***
📅 Saturday, Aug 9 & Sunday, Aug 10 – 10am–4pm
🎟️ No reservations needed!
🌕 Full Moon Yoga Hike with Sound Healing – Tomorrow night’s the FULL sturgeon moon 🌙 Meet the herd, hike by moonlight, and unwind to the sounds of crystal bowls.
📅 Saturday, Aug 9 – 7:30pm (come at 7 to visit the alpacas)
🎟️ Reservations recommended
🧘♀️ Yoga with Alpacas – Our #SelfCareSunday favorite! All-level yoga flow surrounded by curious alpacas.
📅 Sunday, Aug 10 – 1pm
🎟️ Reservations recommended
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
🌐 www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#blackbarnalpacas #finksburgmd #marylandfarms #marylandevents #alpacaexperience #thingstodoinmaryland #marylandlife #marylandyoga #yogawithalpacas #fullmoonyoga #soundhealing #crystalsoundbath #marylandhikes #farmfun #familyfunmaryland #visitmaryland #mdtourism #alpacafarm #agritourism #marylandbucketlist #weekendplansmaryland #outdooradventuresmaryland
On this week’s Meet the Herd[sire] Monday, we are thrilled to announce our co-ownership with @heartandsoulalpacas ’s 4-Sight’s Outa Sight!✨
🏆 This incredible true black male boasts over a dozen championships and 2x Herdsire of the Year – Small Farm Division 1. Outa Sight’s impeccable fleece density and structure combined with his desirable phenotype and kind demeanor makes this male truly one of a kind!
Thank you, @fabulousfeltedfabrics Karen Ball with Heart & Soul Alpacas, for the opportunity to co-own this stand out male. We are elated to see what he brings to our breeding program!
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301)284-0361
🌐 www.blackbarnalpacas.com
#alpacashow #alpacabreeding #herdsire #alpacasofinstagram #alpacafarm #blackalpaca #championalpaca #huacayaalpaca #alpacabreeder #alpacasrock #alpacalove #usaalpacas #fiberfarm #alpacafiber #alpacagenetics #4SightsOutaSight #blackbarnalpacas
On this week’s Meet the Herd[sire] Monday, we are thrilled to announce our co-ownership with @heartandsoulalpacas ’s 4-Sight’s Outa Sight!✨
🏆 This incredible true black male boasts over a dozen championships and 2x Herdsire of the Year – Small Farm Division 1. Outa Sight’s impeccable fleece density and structure combined with his desirable phenotype and kind demeanor makes this male truly one of a kind!
Thank you, @fabulousfeltedfabrics Karen Ball with Heart & Soul Alpacas, for the opportunity to co-own this stand out male. We are elated to see what he brings to our breeding program!
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301)284-0361
🌐 www.blackbarnalpacas.com
#alpacashow #alpacabreeding #herdsire #alpacasofinstagram #alpacafarm #blackalpaca #championalpaca #huacayaalpaca #alpacabreeder #alpacasrock #alpacalove #usaalpacas #fiberfarm #alpacafiber #alpacagenetics #4SightsOutaSight #blackbarnalpacas
