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!
🧶CALLING ALL FIBER ARTISTS, SPINNERS, FELTERS & TEXTILE LOVERS!🦙
🗓️ Black Barn Alpacas’ Shearing Showcase is TOMORROW — Saturday from 10AM to 3PM — and you do not want to miss it!
This is your chance to experience the magic of live alpaca shearing while getting first pick at some of the most luxurious fleece you’ll ever work with!
‼️Here’s the deal:
When booking your $50 Shearing Showcase + Fleece ticket, you’ll get:
✅Admission to the event
✅The coveted blanket fleece plus 2nds and 3rds
✅All from the alpaca of your choice (from available fleeces)
That’s right — everything for just $50.
It’s the BEST fleece deal you’ll ever come across!
❓Want to attend but not sure about fleece yet?
➡️General Admission is $20
➡️Your $20 ticket can be applied toward fleece purchase (1 discount per person)
Fleece Pricing (when not pre-purchased):
🦙Blankets: $25/lb
🦙2nds/3rds: $7/lb
🦙We’ll also have fleece from previous years available
Note: Fleeces can be chosen from what’s available. Black Barn Alpacas and private alpaca owners may choose to retain specific fleeces.
Don’t miss your chance to stock up and connect with the fiber community! 🧶
See you in the big barn!
🎟️: https://bit.ly/ShearingShowcase
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🌐 www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#BlackBarnAlpacas #ShearingShowcase #AlpacaFiber #marylandsheepandwoolfestival #alpacafiber #marylandfiberartist #marylandspinners #sustainablefibers #alpacaowners
🧶CALLING ALL FIBER ARTISTS, SPINNERS, FELTERS & TEXTILE LOVERS!🦙
🗓️ Black Barn Alpacas’ Shearing Showcase is TOMORROW — Saturday from 10AM to 3PM — and you do not want to miss it!
This is your chance to experience the magic of live alpaca shearing while getting first pick at some of the most luxurious fleece you’ll ever work with!
‼️Here’s the deal:
When booking your $50 Shearing Showcase + Fleece ticket, you’ll get:
✅Admission to the event
✅The coveted blanket fleece plus 2nds and 3rds
✅All from the alpaca of your choice (from available fleeces)
That’s right — everything for just $50.
It’s the BEST fleece deal you’ll ever come across!
❓Want to attend but not sure about fleece yet?
➡️General Admission is $20
➡️Your $20 ticket can be applied toward fleece purchase (1 discount per person)
Fleece Pricing (when not pre-purchased):
🦙Blankets: $25/lb
🦙2nds/3rds: $7/lb
🦙We’ll also have fleece from previous years available
Note: Fleeces can be chosen from what’s available. Black Barn Alpacas and private alpaca owners may choose to retain specific fleeces.
Don’t miss your chance to stock up and connect with the fiber community! 🧶
See you in the big barn!
🎟️: https://bit.ly/ShearingShowcase
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🌐 www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#BlackBarnAlpacas #ShearingShowcase #AlpacaFiber #marylandsheepandwoolfestival #alpacafiber #marylandfiberartist #marylandspinners #sustainablefibers #alpacaowners
🌎 Earth Day Al-fact-a: Why Alpacas Are Eco All-Stars
In honor of Earth Day, here are a few quick facts about how alpacas are naturally gentle on the planet:
✅ Low-impact grazers: Alpacas nibble, rather than uproot, preserving grasses and preventing soil erosion.
✅ Efficient eaters: They require less food and water than most livestock, making them more resource-friendly.
✅ Soft-footed friends: Their padded feet are easy on pastures, minimizing land damage.
✅ Sustainable fiber: Alpaca fleece is naturally hypoallergenic, biodegradable, and doesn’t need harsh chemical processing.
✅ Minimal methane: Compared to cows or sheep, alpacas produce far less methane, reducing their carbon hoofprint.
Celebrate Earth Day by learning from the alpacas—living lightly and leaving the land better than we found it.✨
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🌐 www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#EarthDay #Alfacta #SustainableFarming #EcoFriendlyLiving #BlackBarnAlpacas #AlpacaLove #LowImpactLivestock #FarmLife #GreenLiving #MarylandFarms #EarthDayEveryDay #AlpacaCountry #Agritourism
🌎 Earth Day Al-fact-a: Why Alpacas Are Eco All-Stars
In honor of Earth Day, here are a few quick facts about how alpacas are naturally gentle on the planet:
✅ Low-impact grazers: Alpacas nibble, rather than uproot, preserving grasses and preventing soil erosion.
✅ Efficient eaters: They require less food and water than most livestock, making them more resource-friendly.
✅ Soft-footed friends: Their padded feet are easy on pastures, minimizing land damage.
✅ Sustainable fiber: Alpaca fleece is naturally hypoallergenic, biodegradable, and doesn’t need harsh chemical processing.
✅ Minimal methane: Compared to cows or sheep, alpacas produce far less methane, reducing their carbon hoofprint.
Celebrate Earth Day by learning from the alpacas—living lightly and leaving the land better than we found it.✨
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🌐 www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#EarthDay #Alfacta #SustainableFarming #EcoFriendlyLiving #BlackBarnAlpacas #AlpacaLove #LowImpactLivestock #FarmLife #GreenLiving #MarylandFarms #EarthDayEveryDay #AlpacaCountry #Agritourism
Happy Easter from Black Barn Alpacas! 🐰
We’re taking a little holiday break today—the farm is closed this Easter Sunday—but we’ll be back tomorrow for spring break fun!
🗓️ Join us for Meet & Treats on Monday and Tuesday, and don’t miss Storytime on the Farm this Tuesday—a favorite for our littlest visitors.🦙
Wishing you a day filled with peace, joy, and lots of chocolate!
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🌐 www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#happyeaster #easteralpaca #heisrisen #eastersunday #easteronthefarm #alpacaeaster #bunnyears
Happy Easter from Black Barn Alpacas! 🐰
We’re taking a little holiday break today—the farm is closed this Easter Sunday—but we’ll be back tomorrow for spring break fun!
🗓️ Join us for Meet & Treats on Monday and Tuesday, and don’t miss Storytime on the Farm this Tuesday—a favorite for our littlest visitors.🦙
Wishing you a day filled with peace, joy, and lots of chocolate!
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🌐 www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#happyeaster #easteralpaca #heisrisen #eastersunday #easteronthefarm #alpacaeaster #bunnyears
🐰🥳 Let’s have some fun for the last day of our Easter Egg-stravaganza!
Guess how many jelly beans are in the jar for a chance to win a FOUR PACK of tickets to a Premier Alpaca Experience!
To enter:
1. LIKE this post
2. COMMENT your best guess
3. SHARE this post for an extra entry!
The closest guess wins and gets to meet our alpacas up close!
Important reminder: We will contact the winner from this page ONLY. Don’t accept friend requests or messages from any other accounts pretending to be us. Stay safe & good luck!
Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🌐 www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#EasterEggstravaganza #BlackBarnAlpacas #SpringOnTheFarm #AlpacaLove #FarmFun #AlpacaLove #EasterWeekendFun #MarylandEvents #FamilyFunMD #MDEggHunts #CarrollCountyMD #DMVEaster #MarylandEggHunt
🐰🥳 Let’s have some fun for the last day of our Easter Egg-stravaganza!
Guess how many jelly beans are in the jar for a chance to win a FOUR PACK of tickets to a Premier Alpaca Experience!
To enter:
1. LIKE this post
2. COMMENT your best guess
3. SHARE this post for an extra entry!
The closest guess wins and gets to meet our alpacas up close!
Important reminder: We will contact the winner from this page ONLY. Don’t accept friend requests or messages from any other accounts pretending to be us. Stay safe & good luck!
Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🌐 www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#EasterEggstravaganza #BlackBarnAlpacas #SpringOnTheFarm #AlpacaLove #FarmFun #AlpacaLove #EasterWeekendFun #MarylandEvents #FamilyFunMD #MDEggHunts #CarrollCountyMD #DMVEaster #MarylandEggHunt
Who is ready for another day of Easter fun and Alpacas!🦙🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️
🗓️ 2 Days Left!
🕙 10AM–4PM (last admission at 3PM)
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
🎟️ $18/person – Ages 2 & under FREE
🎟️ Tickets are selling fast — grab yours now:
👉 https://bit.ly/EasterAtBBA
#alpacas #DMVEaster #MarylandEaster #ThingsToDoMaryland #MarylandFamilyFun #Maryland #DMV #MarylandAdventures #AnimalExperience #FarmFun
Who is ready for another day of Easter fun and Alpacas!🦙🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️
🗓️ 2 Days Left!
🕙 10AM–4PM (last admission at 3PM)
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
🎟️ $18/person – Ages 2 & under FREE
🎟️ Tickets are selling fast — grab yours now:
👉 https://bit.ly/EasterAtBBA
#alpacas #DMVEaster #MarylandEaster #ThingsToDoMaryland #MarylandFamilyFun #Maryland #DMV #MarylandAdventures #AnimalExperience #FarmFun
Maverick is feeling a little emotional…
Make sure you come out for today’s Easter Egg-stavaganza to cheer him up!
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🎟️ www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#Alpacas #MarylandFarms #MarylandFamilyFun #SpringActivities #ExploreMaryland #DMVadventures
Maverick is feeling a little emotional…
Make sure you come out for today’s Easter Egg-stavaganza to cheer him up!
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🎟️ www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#Alpacas #MarylandFarms #MarylandFamilyFun #SpringActivities #ExploreMaryland #DMVadventures
🐣✨ ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT! ✨🐣
Hop on over to Black Barn Alpacas’ Easter Egg-stravaganza — your family’s new favorite spring tradition! 🌸🌈
🐰 What’s waiting for you at the farm?
🌟 Feed & meet the sweetest alpacas around
🌟 Hunt for colorful eggs across the farm
🌟 Snap photos with the Easter Bunny 🐇
🌟 Spring-themed crafts & classic lawn games
🌟 Relax, play, and soak in the fresh air together
🗓️ April 17–19
🕙 10AM–4PM (last admission at 3PM)
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
🎟️ $18/person – Ages 2 & under FREE
💛 Bring the grandparents, the cousins, and your littlest bunnies — it’s a full day of memory-making on the farm! Pack a picnic or enjoy the scenery from our outdoor seating while the kids play.
Don’t miss out—this weekend is your LAST CHANCE to experience the magic of spring at Black Barn Alpacas!
🎟️ Tickets are selling fast — grab yours now:
👉 https://bit.ly/EasterAtBBA
Let the spring magic begin! 💐🦙🥚
#alpacas #DMVEaster #MarylandEaster #ThingsToDoMaryland #MarylandFamilyFun #Maryland #DMV #MarylandAdventures #AnimalExperience #FarmFun
🐣✨ ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT! ✨🐣
Hop on over to Black Barn Alpacas’ Easter Egg-stravaganza — your family’s new favorite spring tradition! 🌸🌈
🐰 What’s waiting for you at the farm?
🌟 Feed & meet the sweetest alpacas around
🌟 Hunt for colorful eggs across the farm
🌟 Snap photos with the Easter Bunny 🐇
🌟 Spring-themed crafts & classic lawn games
🌟 Relax, play, and soak in the fresh air together
🗓️ April 17–19
🕙 10AM–4PM (last admission at 3PM)
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
🎟️ $18/person – Ages 2 & under FREE
💛 Bring the grandparents, the cousins, and your littlest bunnies — it’s a full day of memory-making on the farm! Pack a picnic or enjoy the scenery from our outdoor seating while the kids play.
Don’t miss out—this weekend is your LAST CHANCE to experience the magic of spring at Black Barn Alpacas!
🎟️ Tickets are selling fast — grab yours now:
👉 https://bit.ly/EasterAtBBA
Let the spring magic begin! 💐🦙🥚
#alpacas #DMVEaster #MarylandEaster #ThingsToDoMaryland #MarylandFamilyFun #Maryland #DMV #MarylandAdventures #AnimalExperience #FarmFun
We know cowgirls don’t cry, but are happy tears allowed? What’s the rule on alpaca girls & boys?
🫶🏻 It’s through tons of happy tears that we say thank you!!
This past April 1st marked one full year of being open to the public here in Maryland—and today was one for the books! A record-setting day at Black Barn Alpacas that reminded us exactly why we do this. Every early morning, every late night, and every chore done—it’s all worth it when we see our community show up like you did today.
We were so busy making memories that we didn’t snap nearly as many photos as we’d like—especially of everyone soaking up that perfect spring weather in the pastures.
📸 We’d love if you shared some of your magical pictures with us! Drop your pics in the comments or send them our way. ⬇️
Thank you for making this little dream of ours something so big and beautiful.
🐰 We can’t wait to see you for 3 more days of fun starting Thursday!
Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🌐 www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#EasterEggstravaganza #BlackBarnAlpacas #SpringOnTheFarm #AlpacaLove #FarmFun #AlpacaLove #EasterWeekendFun #MarylandEvents #FamilyFunMD #MDEggHunts #CarrollCountyMD #DMVEaster #MarylandEggHunt
We know cowgirls don’t cry, but are happy tears allowed? What’s the rule on alpaca girls & boys?
🫶🏻 It’s through tons of happy tears that we say thank you!!
This past April 1st marked one full year of being open to the public here in Maryland—and today was one for the books! A record-setting day at Black Barn Alpacas that reminded us exactly why we do this. Every early morning, every late night, and every chore done—it’s all worth it when we see our community show up like you did today.
We were so busy making memories that we didn’t snap nearly as many photos as we’d like—especially of everyone soaking up that perfect spring weather in the pastures.
📸 We’d love if you shared some of your magical pictures with us! Drop your pics in the comments or send them our way. ⬇️
Thank you for making this little dream of ours something so big and beautiful.
🐰 We can’t wait to see you for 3 more days of fun starting Thursday!
Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🌐 www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#EasterEggstravaganza #BlackBarnAlpacas #SpringOnTheFarm #AlpacaLove #FarmFun #AlpacaLove #EasterWeekendFun #MarylandEvents #FamilyFunMD #MDEggHunts #CarrollCountyMD #DMVEaster #MarylandEggHunt
