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!
It’s Shearing Season! 🦙✂️
Calling all fiber artists, enthusiasts, and alpaca lovers—our herd is getting their annual haircut!
Join us on Saturday, April 26, from 10 AM - 3 PM for the Shearing Showcase at Black Barn Alpacas, a behind-the-scenes look at the journey from fleece to fiber.
🦙 Live Shearing – Watch professional shearers in action
🧶 Fleece Sale – Shop premium alpaca fleece by the pound
🌀 Spinning Demo (10 AM - 12 PM) – See fiber come to life on the wheel
🪡 Felted Foundations (1 PM - 3 PM) – Explore the art of needle felting @felted.foundations
🥕 Alpaca Feeding (12 PM - 1 PM) – Get up close with our friendly herd
Want first dibs on fleece? Pre-purchase yours at ticket checkout! Your ticket can also be applied toward fleece purchases on event day (one discount per person, while supplies last — BBA reserves the right to retain select fleeces).
This rain-or-shine event is perfect for fiber enthusiasts, sustainable farming fans, or anyone looking for something different to experience on the farm. See you there! 🖤
🎟️: https://bit.ly/ShearingShowcase
*Pre-purchase fleece at checkout.
*Season Pass Holders attend for free.
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🌐 www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#BlackBarnAlpacas #ShearingShowcase #AlpacaFiber #marylandsheepandwoolfestival #alpacafiber #marylandfiberartist #marylandspinners #sustainablefibers #alpacaowners
It’s Shearing Season! 🦙✂️
Calling all fiber artists, enthusiasts, and alpaca lovers—our herd is getting their annual haircut!
Join us on Saturday, April 26, from 10 AM - 3 PM for the Shearing Showcase at Black Barn Alpacas, a behind-the-scenes look at the journey from fleece to fiber.
🦙 Live Shearing – Watch professional shearers in action
🧶 Fleece Sale – Shop premium alpaca fleece by the pound
🌀 Spinning Demo (10 AM - 12 PM) – See fiber come to life on the wheel
🪡 Felted Foundations (1 PM - 3 PM) – Explore the art of needle felting @felted.foundations
🥕 Alpaca Feeding (12 PM - 1 PM) – Get up close with our friendly herd
Want first dibs on fleece? Pre-purchase yours at ticket checkout! Your ticket can also be applied toward fleece purchases on event day (one discount per person, while supplies last — BBA reserves the right to retain select fleeces).
This rain-or-shine event is perfect for fiber enthusiasts, sustainable farming fans, or anyone looking for something different to experience on the farm. See you there! 🖤
🎟️: https://bit.ly/ShearingShowcase
*Pre-purchase fleece at checkout.
*Season Pass Holders attend for free.
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🌐 www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#BlackBarnAlpacas #ShearingShowcase #AlpacaFiber #marylandsheepandwoolfestival #alpacafiber #marylandfiberartist #marylandspinners #sustainablefibers #alpacaowners
How do you fit a whole year of agritourism into one video? You really can’t—the best moments aren’t just in the big events, but in every smile, every alpaca nose boop, and every little hand bravely reaching out to feed an alpaca for the first time. 🦙🫶🏻
From crisp fall days with pumpkin-lined pathways 🍂 to warm summer evenings filled with cria zoomies and first-time alpaca kisses ☀️, every season at Black Barn Alpacas has been packed with good times and great company. We’ve met families making new traditions, friends reconnecting, and plenty of people who just needed a little escape from the everyday.
One video won’t do it justice—but if you’ve ever smiled here, snapped an alpaca selfie 📸, or left with a new favorite story to tell, then you’re already part of it. Here’s to another year of moments that matter!
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🎟️ www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#BlackBarnAlpacas #OneYearOfAlpacas #Gratitude #AdorableAnimals #MarylandTourism #CarrollCountyTourism #Agritourism #AgEducation #Alpacas #Thankful #ThingsThatMatter
How do you fit a whole year of agritourism into one video? You really can’t—the best moments aren’t just in the big events, but in every smile, every alpaca nose boop, and every little hand bravely reaching out to feed an alpaca for the first time. 🦙🫶🏻
From crisp fall days with pumpkin-lined pathways 🍂 to warm summer evenings filled with cria zoomies and first-time alpaca kisses ☀️, every season at Black Barn Alpacas has been packed with good times and great company. We’ve met families making new traditions, friends reconnecting, and plenty of people who just needed a little escape from the everyday.
One video won’t do it justice—but if you’ve ever smiled here, snapped an alpaca selfie 📸, or left with a new favorite story to tell, then you’re already part of it. Here’s to another year of moments that matter!
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🎟️ www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#BlackBarnAlpacas #OneYearOfAlpacas #Gratitude #AdorableAnimals #MarylandTourism #CarrollCountyTourism #Agritourism #AgEducation #Alpacas #Thankful #ThingsThatMatter
One whole year—no joke! ✨
Black Barn Alpacas has officially been open for agritourism in Maryland for a full year, and we couldn’t be more grateful.
🖤 Maryland and Carroll County, you welcomed us with open arms, and we have felt the love every step of the way.
🖤 To every visitor who has fed an alpaca, shared a laugh, left a heartfelt review, shared your pictures, or returned time and time again—thank you. Your support makes this dream possible.
🖤 To the incredible local farms and businesses who became friends and helped us navigate our new home, we appreciate you so much.
🖤 To our hardworking team, who keep everything running behind the scenes (rain or shine), we couldn’t do this without you.
🦙 And of course, to the real stars of the show—our alpacas. They’ve embraced Maryland’s weather, brought joy to so many, and made every day on the farm an adventure (and personally, we think they’ve had a bit of a glow-up since the move 😉)
Here’s to an amazing first year and many more to come! 🖤
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🎟️ www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#BlackBarnAlpacas #OneYearOfAlpacas #Gratitude #AdorableAnimals #MarylandTourism #CarrollCountyTourism #Agritourism #AgEducation #Alpacas #Thankful
One whole year—no joke! ✨
Black Barn Alpacas has officially been open for agritourism in Maryland for a full year, and we couldn’t be more grateful.
🖤 Maryland and Carroll County, you welcomed us with open arms, and we have felt the love every step of the way.
🖤 To every visitor who has fed an alpaca, shared a laugh, left a heartfelt review, shared your pictures, or returned time and time again—thank you. Your support makes this dream possible.
🖤 To the incredible local farms and businesses who became friends and helped us navigate our new home, we appreciate you so much.
🖤 To our hardworking team, who keep everything running behind the scenes (rain or shine), we couldn’t do this without you.
🦙 And of course, to the real stars of the show—our alpacas. They’ve embraced Maryland’s weather, brought joy to so many, and made every day on the farm an adventure (and personally, we think they’ve had a bit of a glow-up since the move 😉)
Here’s to an amazing first year and many more to come! 🖤
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🎟️ www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#BlackBarnAlpacas #OneYearOfAlpacas #Gratitude #AdorableAnimals #MarylandTourism #CarrollCountyTourism #Agritourism #AgEducation #Alpacas #Thankful
☀️ Have you seen the weather for this weekend?!
Our Black Barn meteorologist is calling for warm, sunny days with a 100 % chance of alpacas! 🦙
This weekend we have:
✅ Premier Alpaca Experiences (all ages and adult-only)
✅ Alpaca Meet & Treat
✅ Professional Photos with @nikkistephens_photography_llc
Come on out — you might even get an alpaca hug or kiss! See you all soon!
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd
Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🎟️ www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#Alpacas #MarylandFarms #MarylandFamilyFun #SpringActivities #ExploreMaryland #DMVadventures
☀️ Have you seen the weather for this weekend?!
Our Black Barn meteorologist is calling for warm, sunny days with a 100 % chance of alpacas! 🦙
This weekend we have:
✅ Premier Alpaca Experiences (all ages and adult-only)
✅ Alpaca Meet & Treat
✅ Professional Photos with @nikkistephens_photography_llc
Come on out — you might even get an alpaca hug or kiss! See you all soon!
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd
Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🎟️ www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#Alpacas #MarylandFarms #MarylandFamilyFun #SpringActivities #ExploreMaryland #DMVadventures
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🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd
Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🎟️ www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#dmvadventures #alpacalife #marylandadventures #mdfun #marylandfamily #alpacatherapy #exploremaryland #exploredmv
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🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd
Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🎟️ www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#dmvadventures #alpacalife #marylandadventures #mdfun #marylandfamily #alpacatherapy #exploremaryland #exploredmv
What. A. Wednesday! 🤪
Whew — what a great Wednesday on the farm! Storytime with Alpacas followed by a homeschool field trip with fleece dying (we didn’t get too many pictures of the latter — whoops!)
We typically reserve Wednesdays for field trips, so let your child’s school know you want to visit before our Wednesdays fill up!
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd
Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🎟️ www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#CCPS #fcps #hcps #marylandfarms #marylandfieldtrips #storytimeonthefarm #carrollcountymd #ageducation
What. A. Wednesday! 🤪
Whew — what a great Wednesday on the farm! Storytime with Alpacas followed by a homeschool field trip with fleece dying (we didn’t get too many pictures of the latter — whoops!)
We typically reserve Wednesdays for field trips, so let your child’s school know you want to visit before our Wednesdays fill up!
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd
Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🎟️ www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#CCPS #fcps #hcps #marylandfarms #marylandfieldtrips #storytimeonthefarm #carrollcountymd #ageducation
🍪 This past weekend, we welcomed 4th and 5th grade Girl Scouts to the farm as they worked toward their Animal Habitats Badge!
The girls learned all about alpacas’ natural habitat, how we recreate that here in Maryland, and how different the climate was when we were operating in Texas (and what adaptations needed to be made). It was a fun and educational day full of curious questions and plenty of alpaca time!
Thanks for visiting us Troop 3112 and 1348! 🫶🏻
If your troop is interested in visiting the farm, email us at info@blackbarnalpacas.com to schedule your experience!
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd
Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🎟️ www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#BlackBarnAlpacas #GirlScouts #AnimalHabitatsBadge #LearningInNature #MarylandGirlscouts #MarylandScouts #DMVGirlscouts #AlpacaFieldTrip #MarylandFieldTrips
🍪 This past weekend, we welcomed 4th and 5th grade Girl Scouts to the farm as they worked toward their Animal Habitats Badge!
The girls learned all about alpacas’ natural habitat, how we recreate that here in Maryland, and how different the climate was when we were operating in Texas (and what adaptations needed to be made). It was a fun and educational day full of curious questions and plenty of alpaca time!
Thanks for visiting us Troop 3112 and 1348! 🫶🏻
If your troop is interested in visiting the farm, email us at info@blackbarnalpacas.com to schedule your experience!
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd
Finksburg, MD
📱 (301) 284-0361
🎟️ www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#BlackBarnAlpacas #GirlScouts #AnimalHabitatsBadge #LearningInNature #MarylandGirlscouts #MarylandScouts #DMVGirlscouts #AlpacaFieldTrip #MarylandFieldTrips
Al-fact-a: it’s Cream Puff’s birthday! 🎉
A little storytime about Cream Puff [spoiler alert: she almost didn’t come to MD with us from TX]…
Cream Puff first came to our TX farm as a cria by side of her mama Candy. They were placed with us as their owner could no longer care for her herd and needed help rehoming her and her friends.
As we cared for Cream Puff, we quickly fell in love with her sweet, calm, and independent spirit. She welcomed us with curiosity and kisses.
We found the perfect new owner for Cream Puff, whom she lived with for months before our move to MD. Time did not heal our hearts and we missed the little energy we grew to love.
Before we embarked on our cross country move, we requested to say a final goodbye to Cream Puff at her new home. Her kind new owner, knowing of our special bond, offered that we take Cream Puff with us as she believed she missed her home and was meant to be with us.
We were elated to bring her with us and provide a forever home for our sweet little girl. Sometimes, souls are meant to be together and that’s what we think about our special Cream Puff 🦙🫶🏼
#AlpacaLove #MeantToBe #CreamPuff #FarmLife #Maryland #MarylandFarms #DMVFarms #CreamPuff
Al-fact-a: it’s Cream Puff’s birthday! 🎉
A little storytime about Cream Puff [spoiler alert: she almost didn’t come to MD with us from TX]…
Cream Puff first came to our TX farm as a cria by side of her mama Candy. They were placed with us as their owner could no longer care for her herd and needed help rehoming her and her friends.
As we cared for Cream Puff, we quickly fell in love with her sweet, calm, and independent spirit. She welcomed us with curiosity and kisses.
We found the perfect new owner for Cream Puff, whom she lived with for months before our move to MD. Time did not heal our hearts and we missed the little energy we grew to love.
Before we embarked on our cross country move, we requested to say a final goodbye to Cream Puff at her new home. Her kind new owner, knowing of our special bond, offered that we take Cream Puff with us as she believed she missed her home and was meant to be with us.
We were elated to bring her with us and provide a forever home for our sweet little girl. Sometimes, souls are meant to be together and that’s what we think about our special Cream Puff 🦙🫶🏼
#AlpacaLove #MeantToBe #CreamPuff #FarmLife #Maryland #MarylandFarms #DMVFarms #CreamPuff
