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!

A group of alpacas in a barn

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!

☀️🌪🌧 WACKY WEATHER is this week’s theme for Storytime on the Farm — and wow, have we had plenty of it! From triple-digit heat 🥵 to wild summer storms ⛈, the weather’s been anything but boring here at the farm!

Join us as we read fun books like I Like the Sun, I Am a Tornado, and Soaked!, talk about how weather affects life on the farm, and find out what the alpacas really think about all this chaos from the clouds 🦙

📍 Black Barn Alpacas
🗓 Wednesday, July 23rd
🕙 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
🎟 Book now: www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com

✨ Activities include stories, songs, coloring, and alpaca feeding!
🎫 Adults: $12.50 | Kids/Seniors: $10 | Under 3: FREE!

#DMVkids #MarylandMom #FinksburgMD #CarrollCountyMD #DMVfamilyfun #StorytimeWithAnimals #FarmDays #KidsWhoFarm #FamilyFunMaryland #OutdoorStorytime #AlpacaFarmFun #BlackBarnAlpacas #ThingsToDoWithKids #MarylandEvents #MomsofMaryland #KidFriendlyDMV #FarmsNearBaltimore #DMVweekendfun #AnimalLoversClub #ParentingInMaryland

☀️🌪🌧 WACKY WEATHER is this week’s theme for Storytime on the Farm — and wow, have we had plenty of it! From triple-digit heat 🥵 to wild summer storms ⛈, the weather’s been anything but boring here at the farm!

Join us as we read fun books like I Like the Sun, I Am a Tornado, and Soaked!, talk about how weather affects life on the farm, and find out what the alpacas really think about all this chaos from the clouds 🦙

📍 Black Barn Alpacas
🗓 Wednesday, July 23rd
🕙 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
🎟 Book now: www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com

✨ Activities include stories, songs, coloring, and alpaca feeding!
🎫 Adults: $12.50 | Kids/Seniors: $10 | Under 3: FREE!

#DMVkids #MarylandMom #FinksburgMD #CarrollCountyMD #DMVfamilyfun #StorytimeWithAnimals #FarmDays #KidsWhoFarm #FamilyFunMaryland #OutdoorStorytime #AlpacaFarmFun #BlackBarnAlpacas #ThingsToDoWithKids #MarylandEvents #MomsofMaryland #KidFriendlyDMV #FarmsNearBaltimore #DMVweekendfun #AnimalLoversClub #ParentingInMaryland
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The joy Katy Cloud brings us and everyone she meets is un-matched 🤍 

More to come from today’s field trip! 🦙 

#KatyCloud #HeartAnimal #AlpacaTherapy #MDFieldTrips #FarmFieldTrips #HappyAnimals

The joy Katy Cloud brings us and everyone she meets is un-matched 🤍

More to come from today’s field trip! 🦙

#KatyCloud #HeartAnimal #AlpacaTherapy #MDFieldTrips #FarmFieldTrips #HappyAnimals
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😃 Bellamy is here with a smile to remind you that you can stop by and visit her and her 100+ other alpaca friends today from 10am-4pm! 🦙 

Follow signs for event parking and head up to the big red barn!

See you soon!

🦙 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

😃 Bellamy is here with a smile to remind you that you can stop by and visit her and her 100+ other alpaca friends today from 10am-4pm! 🦙

Follow signs for event parking and head up to the big red barn!

See you soon!

🦙 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
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🚨 Heads up! This Friday, July 18th, we won’t be offering drop-in Meet & Treats or Shoppe hours.

If you’re eager to visit, our Premier Alpaca Experiences are still happening at 10AM (all ages) and 7PM (adults only) — and they’re a great way to spend time with the herd! 🦙

Reserve your spot here ⬇️
https://bit.ly/AlpacaExperiences

We’ll be back to regular operations on Saturday and look forward to seeing you then!

🚨 Heads up! This Friday, July 18th, we won’t be offering drop-in Meet & Treats or Shoppe hours.

If you’re eager to visit, our Premier Alpaca Experiences are still happening at 10AM (all ages) and 7PM (adults only) — and they’re a great way to spend time with the herd! 🦙

Reserve your spot here ⬇️
https://bit.ly/AlpacaExperiences

We’ll be back to regular operations on Saturday and look forward to seeing you then!
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