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!
Simple joys✨All found at Black Barn Alpacas🦙
Drop in today from 10am to 4pm to make your own magical memories. See you soon!
📍 Black Barn Alpacas | 2402 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD 21048
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Stop by any time TODAY between 10am to 4pm to meet and feed the cutest alpacas around!
📍 Black Barn Alpacas | 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD 21048
🌟 At Black Barn Alpacas, we’re proud to shine a light on a campaign that reflects everything we’re passionate about — community, education, and the continued growth of the alpaca industry.
Today’s post is dedicated to the “I Love Alpacas” campaign, originally launched in 2001 by Jerry Forstner of Magical Farms. His visionary work brought national attention to alpacas and inspired countless people to discover the joy of raising them.
Now, we’re honored to help relaunch and reimagine the campaign for a new generation — building a central hub where alpaca lovers can connect, learn, and grow together. 💻✨
In 2023, Jerry received the James G. King Award in recognition of his lasting impact on the alpaca industry — and we’re proud to help carry that legacy forward.
💬 Want to get involved or learn more? Join us for upcoming virtual info sessions! DM us or stay tuned for details.
Session #1: Sep 9, 2025 at 05:00 PM Eastern Time
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A huge thank you to the Maryland Business Roundtable for Education (@mbrtforeducation) for featuring Travis and Yussy from Black Barn Alpacas in this year’s Way to Be Magazine! 🦙✨
We love seeing students encouraged to explore all kinds of futures including non-traditional career paths in agriculture, entrepreneurship, and agritourism. Farming with alpacas may not be your everyday job, but it shows how passion and hard work can turn into something truly meaningful. 💡🌱
We’re proud to be part of the conversation inspiring Maryland’s next generation of leaders to think outside the box!
📍 Black Barn Alpacas
2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD 21048
For more information and to check out the full digital copy visit: https://mbrt.org
📸 Photo Credit: MBRT/Way To Be Magazine
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✨ This week’s Meet the Herd(sire) Monday… well, Tuesday, is featuring one of our very own up and coming herdsires, Black Barn Alpacas’ McMagnus!! 🦙
This stout and stately 3-year-old male is the son of 19-time banner winner Irish Meadow’s Endgame 🏆 and our beloved dam Starshire’s Steel Skye. 🌟
McMagnus started his show career late in life (to no fault of his own) and placed 1st and 2nd in very competitive classes. 🥇🥈 His standout fleece showcases beautiful crimp style, long staple length, and a stunning medium silver grey color. 🌫️
McMagnus has started his breeding career with his first crias due this Fall ’25. 🍂👶 We can’t wait to see what he produces and look forward to introducing his crias soon!
📍 Black Barn Alpacas | 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD 21048
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We just had to share some of the standout graffiti from the coloring table — enjoy! 😆
Tag yourself if you see your work of art!
📍 Black Barn Alpacas | 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD 21048
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Some girls get diamonds for their anniversary… Yussy got an alpaca 💍🦙💕
On their 2nd wedding anniversary, Travis surprised Yussy not with jewelry (which was a very hard for our very own GIA certified jeweler), but with the best alpaca named Silhouette (lovingly called Silly or Silly Girl).
From the moment they first met her at just 4 months old, it was love at first sight. Today, on their 6th wedding anniversary, we’re celebrating not only their love story but also the alpaca who became the best anniversary gift ever. 🥰
Silly is still one of the friendliest girls on the farm—she’ll happily let you give her pets and might even follow you if you walk away with snacks 😅. Truly the gift that keeps on giving.
Come meet Silly for yourself! We’re open for Meet & Treats today and tomorrow (Labor Day) from 10am–4pm. Stop by, wish Travis & Yussy a happy anniversary, and say hi to Silly Girl too! 🌾✨
📍 Black Barn Alpacas – 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
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🌟 Al-FACT-a: Did you know alpaca field trips at Black Barn Alpacas support more than just hands-on learning? 🦙💡
Spending time with alpacas helps children reduce stress, build empathy, and gain confidence—all skills at the heart of social-emotional learning programs like PATHS. From feeding and caring for our gentle herd to simply enjoying their calming presence, alpacas create memorable lessons in kindness, responsibility, and connection. ❤️
We welcome schools, homeschool co-ops, daycares, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and more for unforgettable farm field trips! 🍎🐾
📍 Black Barn Alpacas
2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD 21048
📧 To book your field trip, email: info@blackbarnalpacas.com
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