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!
🦙 TWO awesome ways to hang with alpacas this weekend at Black Barn Alpacas—pick your vibe:
1️⃣ Premier Alpaca Experience
Get the full tour and extra time to revisit your favorites. This is the ONLY way to go inside the mommas & babies pasture!
🗓 Saturday at 10AM, 2PM & 6PM
🗓 Sunday at 10AM & 6PM
🍷 Adults-Only Tour: Sunday at 2PM
🎟 bit.ly/AlpacaExperiences
2️⃣ Meet & Treat
Skip the tour, meet the herd, and enjoy the floof. We’ll give you a quick intro, then you’re free to roam the pastures!
Peek at the crias from the fence line!
🗓 Saturday & Sunday at 12PM
🎟 bit.ly/MeetAndTreat
Both options include:
✔️ Alpaca feed (yes, you get to feed them!)
✔️ Jumbo lawn games
✔️ Picnic areas
✔️ All the fuzzy faces you can handle
Pro tip: Pack a picnic and make a day of it! We’re also BYOB, so bring that bottle of wine or a few cold ones and relax on the farm.
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🌐 www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#BlackBarnAlpacas #AlpacaFun #WeekendPlans #MarylandEvents #MeetAnAlpaca #FinksburgMD #FarmVibes #BYOBFarm #CriaWatch #PremierAlpacaExperience #MeetAndTreat #FinksburgMD
🦙 TWO awesome ways to hang with alpacas this weekend at Black Barn Alpacas—pick your vibe:
1️⃣ Premier Alpaca Experience
Get the full tour and extra time to revisit your favorites. This is the ONLY way to go inside the mommas & babies pasture!
🗓 Saturday at 10AM, 2PM & 6PM
🗓 Sunday at 10AM & 6PM
🍷 Adults-Only Tour: Sunday at 2PM
🎟 bit.ly/AlpacaExperiences
2️⃣ Meet & Treat
Skip the tour, meet the herd, and enjoy the floof. We’ll give you a quick intro, then you’re free to roam the pastures!
Peek at the crias from the fence line!
🗓 Saturday & Sunday at 12PM
🎟 bit.ly/MeetAndTreat
Both options include:
✔️ Alpaca feed (yes, you get to feed them!)
✔️ Jumbo lawn games
✔️ Picnic areas
✔️ All the fuzzy faces you can handle
Pro tip: Pack a picnic and make a day of it! We’re also BYOB, so bring that bottle of wine or a few cold ones and relax on the farm.
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🌐 www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#BlackBarnAlpacas #AlpacaFun #WeekendPlans #MarylandEvents #MeetAnAlpaca #FinksburgMD #FarmVibes #BYOBFarm #CriaWatch #PremierAlpacaExperience #MeetAndTreat #FinksburgMD
‼️ Our team is growing!
Come join us on the farm this season and help care for our herd of alpacas!
We’re looking for weekend ranch hand help—this role includes daily care (feeding, watering, mucking, etc.), pasture maintenance, basic animal enrichment, and assisting with weekend agritourism activities.
Ideal candidates are:
✅ Hardworking + reliable
✅ Comfortable working in all weather
✅ Able to lift 50 lbs
✅ Great with animals
✅ 18+ with reliable transportation
No alpaca experience? No problem—we’re happy to train the right person!
Bonus if you have farm experience or are bilingual (Spanish).
To Apply Email: info@blackbarnalpacas.com
Location: Finksburg, MD
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‼️ ¡Nuestro equipo está creciendo!
¡Únete a nosotros en la granja esta temporada y ayuda a cuidar nuestro rebaño de alpacas!
Estamos buscando ayuda de ranch hand los fines de semana—este rol incluye el cuidado diario (alimentación, agua, limpieza, etc.), mantenimiento de los pastos, enriquecimiento básico de los animales y apoyo con actividades de agroturismo los fines de semana.
Los candidatos ideales son:
✅ Trabajadores y responsables
✅ Cómodos trabajando en cualquier clima
✅ Capaces de levantar 50 libras
✅ Buenos con los animales
✅ Mayores de 18 años con transporte confiable
¿Sin experiencia con alpacas? ¡No hay problema! Estamos felices de capacitar a la persona adecuada.
Punto extra si tienes experiencia en granjas o hablas español.
Para postular, envía un correo a: info@blackbarnalpacas.com
Ubicación: Finksburg, MD
‼️ Our team is growing!
Come join us on the farm this season and help care for our herd of alpacas!
We’re looking for weekend ranch hand help—this role includes daily care (feeding, watering, mucking, etc.), pasture maintenance, basic animal enrichment, and assisting with weekend agritourism activities.
Ideal candidates are:
✅ Hardworking + reliable
✅ Comfortable working in all weather
✅ Able to lift 50 lbs
✅ Great with animals
✅ 18+ with reliable transportation
No alpaca experience? No problem—we’re happy to train the right person!
Bonus if you have farm experience or are bilingual (Spanish).
To Apply Email: info@blackbarnalpacas.com
Location: Finksburg, MD
———————————————————————————
‼️ ¡Nuestro equipo está creciendo!
¡Únete a nosotros en la granja esta temporada y ayuda a cuidar nuestro rebaño de alpacas!
Estamos buscando ayuda de ranch hand los fines de semana—este rol incluye el cuidado diario (alimentación, agua, limpieza, etc.), mantenimiento de los pastos, enriquecimiento básico de los animales y apoyo con actividades de agroturismo los fines de semana.
Los candidatos ideales son:
✅ Trabajadores y responsables
✅ Cómodos trabajando en cualquier clima
✅ Capaces de levantar 50 libras
✅ Buenos con los animales
✅ Mayores de 18 años con transporte confiable
¿Sin experiencia con alpacas? ¡No hay problema! Estamos felices de capacitar a la persona adecuada.
Punto extra si tienes experiencia en granjas o hablas español.
Para postular, envía un correo a: info@blackbarnalpacas.com
Ubicación: Finksburg, MD
Alpacas are for all ages 🤍
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🌐 www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#washingtondc #dctravel #dmv #maryland #marylandfamilyfun #carrollcountymoms #carrollcounty
Alpacas are for all ages 🤍
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🌐 www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#washingtondc #dctravel #dmv #maryland #marylandfamilyfun #carrollcountymoms #carrollcounty
Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Black Barn Alpacas!
To the moms of kiddos, fur babies, and angel babies—we’re thinking of you today and celebrating the love you give so freely.
And a very special shoutout to our alpaca Empress who picked today of all days to welcome her baby into the world! Talk about making Mother’s Day extra meaningful.
Hug a mom if you can, send some love if you can’t—and know that we’re cheering for all of you.
Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Black Barn Alpacas!
To the moms of kiddos, fur babies, and angel babies—we’re thinking of you today and celebrating the love you give so freely.
And a very special shoutout to our alpaca Empress who picked today of all days to welcome her baby into the world! Talk about making Mother’s Day extra meaningful.
Hug a mom if you can, send some love if you can’t—and know that we’re cheering for all of you.
It’s what Mom REALLY wants…
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🌐 www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#AlpacasOverBrunch #CarrollCountyMoms #WestminsterMD #MarylandMothersDay #SykesvilleMD #CarrollCountyMD #DMVmoms #BabyAnimals #AnimalTherapy #FinksburgMD
It’s what Mom REALLY wants…
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🌐 www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#AlpacasOverBrunch #CarrollCountyMoms #WestminsterMD #MarylandMothersDay #SykesvilleMD #CarrollCountyMD #DMVmoms #BabyAnimals #AnimalTherapy #FinksburgMD
🪻Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend at Black Barn Alpacas! ✨
Join us at the farm for a weekend full of unforgettable moments with mom, our alpacas, and more!
Here’s what we have planned:
SATURDAY, MAY 10:
🦙 Premier Alpaca Experience (All Ages) – 10am, 2pm & 6pm
🥕 Alpaca Meet & Treat – 12pm (perfect for moms with little ones!)
🌕 Full Flower Moon Yoga – 7:30pm (SOLD OUT!)
SUNDAY, MAY 11 (Mother’s Day!):
🦙 Premier Alpaca Experience (All Ages) – 10am & 6pm
🥕 Alpaca Meet & Treat – 12pm
🧘♀️ Yoga with Alpacas – 1pm (tell the kids to take you to do something YOU want to do!)
🍷 Premier Alpaca Experience (Adults Only) – 2pm
Space is limited, so reserve your spot now and make this Mother’s Day one to remember!
www.blackbarnalpacas.com
💯 Because Mom deserves more than just brunch this year.
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🌐 www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#AlpacasOverBrunch #CarrollCountyMoms #WestminsterMD #MarylandMothersDay #MarylandYogis #SykesvilleMD #CarrollCountyMD #DMVmoms #BabyAnimals
🪻Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend at Black Barn Alpacas! ✨
Join us at the farm for a weekend full of unforgettable moments with mom, our alpacas, and more!
Here’s what we have planned:
SATURDAY, MAY 10:
🦙 Premier Alpaca Experience (All Ages) – 10am, 2pm & 6pm
🥕 Alpaca Meet & Treat – 12pm (perfect for moms with little ones!)
🌕 Full Flower Moon Yoga – 7:30pm (SOLD OUT!)
SUNDAY, MAY 11 (Mother’s Day!):
🦙 Premier Alpaca Experience (All Ages) – 10am & 6pm
🥕 Alpaca Meet & Treat – 12pm
🧘♀️ Yoga with Alpacas – 1pm (tell the kids to take you to do something YOU want to do!)
🍷 Premier Alpaca Experience (Adults Only) – 2pm
Space is limited, so reserve your spot now and make this Mother’s Day one to remember!
www.blackbarnalpacas.com
💯 Because Mom deserves more than just brunch this year.
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🌐 www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#AlpacasOverBrunch #CarrollCountyMoms #WestminsterMD #MarylandMothersDay #MarylandYogis #SykesvilleMD #CarrollCountyMD #DMVmoms #BabyAnimals
💐Spring Babies Are Here — and We Need Your Help!
We’ve had a beautiful cria season at Black Barn Alpacas, and some of our newest arrivals still need names! Swipe through (arrow right) to meet our sweet spring babies and drop your name suggestions in the comments below!
➡️ 1. Declan x Azra (Girl – No name yet)
Azra was the very first baby born at BBA, making this little lady Travis and Yussy’s first official grandbaby!
➡️ 2. Amadeus x Jamila (Boy – No name yet)
Jamila was the second born at BBA! Her handsome boy came with striking markings, including a rose-colored spot on his shoulder.
➡️ 3. Amadeus x Zara (Girl – No name yet)
This is Amadeus’ first baby ever—making him officially a proven herdsire!
➡️ 4. Declan x Gabby (Boy – Name: De Yadi)
Born on a meaningful day for the farm, this little guy is truly a gift.
➡️ 5. Declan x Rubicon (Boy – Name: Vinny)
Vinny made his entrance right at 12lbs and is already full of energy and charm!
➡️ 6. Declan x Lorraine (Boy – No name yet)
A big, strong boy who came into the world with confidence!
➡️ 7. Declan x Dominika Steel (Boy – Name: Devante)
Full brother to Deccani—and a lookalike too!
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💡 Have the perfect name in mind? Comment below with your suggestions—we can’t wait to hear your ideas! Feel free to include why you’re choosing that name as well!
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🌐 www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#babyanimals #babyalpaca #criaseason #namethatbaby #namesuggestions #namegame #farmanimalsofinstagram #thingstodomaryland #alpacas
💐Spring Babies Are Here — and We Need Your Help!
We’ve had a beautiful cria season at Black Barn Alpacas, and some of our newest arrivals still need names! Swipe through (arrow right) to meet our sweet spring babies and drop your name suggestions in the comments below!
➡️ 1. Declan x Azra (Girl – No name yet)
Azra was the very first baby born at BBA, making this little lady Travis and Yussy’s first official grandbaby!
➡️ 2. Amadeus x Jamila (Boy – No name yet)
Jamila was the second born at BBA! Her handsome boy came with striking markings, including a rose-colored spot on his shoulder.
➡️ 3. Amadeus x Zara (Girl – No name yet)
This is Amadeus’ first baby ever—making him officially a proven herdsire!
➡️ 4. Declan x Gabby (Boy – Name: De Yadi)
Born on a meaningful day for the farm, this little guy is truly a gift.
➡️ 5. Declan x Rubicon (Boy – Name: Vinny)
Vinny made his entrance right at 12lbs and is already full of energy and charm!
➡️ 6. Declan x Lorraine (Boy – No name yet)
A big, strong boy who came into the world with confidence!
➡️ 7. Declan x Dominika Steel (Boy – Name: Devante)
Full brother to Deccani—and a lookalike too!
⸻
💡 Have the perfect name in mind? Comment below with your suggestions—we can’t wait to hear your ideas! Feel free to include why you’re choosing that name as well!
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🌐 www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#babyanimals #babyalpaca #criaseason #namethatbaby #namesuggestions #namegame #farmanimalsofinstagram #thingstodomaryland #alpacas
Sometimes you just need a montage of cute baby animals 🤷🏼♀️
The ONLY way to meet these adorable newborn cria is by signing up for a Premier Alpaca Experience at Black Barn Alpacas. Come meet these babies while they are at their tiniest (they grow up so fast 🥺🥺) and who knows, you might even experience a birth (yes, we’ve had this happen)!
On our website click “book now” and explore all of our Premier Alpaca Experience dates and times.
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🌐 www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#babyanimals #cria #exploremaryland #familyfunmd #thingstodomd #marylandadventures #marylandanimallovers #dmv #maryland #alpacalovers #cutesnimals
Sometimes you just need a montage of cute baby animals 🤷🏼♀️
The ONLY way to meet these adorable newborn cria is by signing up for a Premier Alpaca Experience at Black Barn Alpacas. Come meet these babies while they are at their tiniest (they grow up so fast 🥺🥺) and who knows, you might even experience a birth (yes, we’ve had this happen)!
On our website click “book now” and explore all of our Premier Alpaca Experience dates and times.
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🌐 www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#babyanimals #cria #exploremaryland #familyfunmd #thingstodomd #marylandadventures #marylandanimallovers #dmv #maryland #alpacalovers #cutesnimals
