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!
☀️🌪🌧 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
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
✨ New Event Alert! ✨
Come to the farm for an evening of sound healing and restorative yoga surrounded by peaceful pastures, calming alpacas, and soulful connection. 🧘♀️🦙🌿
Join @cheryoga108 & @michele.pedersen.7 at Black Barn Alpacas for a one-of-a-kind experience where stillness, nature, and sweet alpaca energy come together.
📅 July 26, 2025
🕡 6:30-8:30 PM
📍 Finksburg, MD
🎟️ Reserve your spot online at blackbarnalpacas.com
Shortcut to Tickets: https://bit.ly/AlpacaSoundHealing
#BlackBarnAlpacas #PeaceAndPasture #SoundHealing #RestorativeYoga #YogaWithAlpacas #FinksburgEvents #AlpacaTherapy #DMVYoga #OutdoorWellness #AlpacaYoga #NatureHeals #SoundBath
✨ New Event Alert! ✨
Come to the farm for an evening of sound healing and restorative yoga surrounded by peaceful pastures, calming alpacas, and soulful connection. 🧘♀️🦙🌿
Join @cheryoga108 & @michele.pedersen.7 at Black Barn Alpacas for a one-of-a-kind experience where stillness, nature, and sweet alpaca energy come together.
📅 July 26, 2025
🕡 6:30-8:30 PM
📍 Finksburg, MD
🎟️ Reserve your spot online at blackbarnalpacas.com
Shortcut to Tickets: https://bit.ly/AlpacaSoundHealing
#BlackBarnAlpacas #PeaceAndPasture #SoundHealing #RestorativeYoga #YogaWithAlpacas #FinksburgEvents #AlpacaTherapy #DMVYoga #OutdoorWellness #AlpacaYoga #NatureHeals #SoundBath
😃 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
🦙 Al-fact-a: Most alpacas give birth during daylight hours—typically in the morning—so their babies, called crias, have time to dry off and gain strength before the cool of night sets in. But every now and then, one breaks the mold.
Meet Mizuki, one of our newest crias, who surprised us with a rare nighttime arrival. Her name means “beautiful moon” in Japanese—a perfect fit for a little one who made her debut under the stars. 🌙✨
You can meet Mizuki during a Premier Alpaca Experience, where you’ll hand-feed our herd, learn fun alpaca facts, and maybe even hear her soft little hums up close!
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301)284-0361
🌐 www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#BlackBarnAlpacas #CriaSeason #AlpacaFacts #Mizuki #FarmBabies #PremierAlpacaExperience #MarylandFarms #AlpacaLove
🦙 Al-fact-a: Most alpacas give birth during daylight hours—typically in the morning—so their babies, called crias, have time to dry off and gain strength before the cool of night sets in. But every now and then, one breaks the mold.
Meet Mizuki, one of our newest crias, who surprised us with a rare nighttime arrival. Her name means “beautiful moon” in Japanese—a perfect fit for a little one who made her debut under the stars. 🌙✨
You can meet Mizuki during a Premier Alpaca Experience, where you’ll hand-feed our herd, learn fun alpaca facts, and maybe even hear her soft little hums up close!
🦙 Black Barn Alpacas
📍 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD
📱 (301)284-0361
🌐 www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com
#BlackBarnAlpacas #CriaSeason #AlpacaFacts #Mizuki #FarmBabies #PremierAlpacaExperience #MarylandFarms #AlpacaLove
🚨 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!
Today we kicked off our July session of Alpaca Adventure Camp!
#LetsGo #GirlsInAg
Well, Well, Wellness! 🧘♀️🌕🦙
Did anyone catch that absolutely stunning moon last night? Nature sure has a way of reminding us to slow down, breathe, and be—and if you’re craving more moments like that, we have you covered!
At Black Barn Alpacas, we care deeply about wellness—for our guests and for our alpacas. A peaceful, low-stress environment is key to an alpaca’s well-being, and we believe humans deserve the same kind of care! That’s why we’ve created a series of outdoor wellness experiences to help you recharge in the most peaceful place we know: the pasture!
Here’s what’s coming up:
🌕 TOMORROW, July 12 @ 8PM
Full Moon Yoga Hike
Arrive as early as 7:30 to catch golden hour. Hike our wooded trail, pause for standing postures, and settle into peace as the full moon rises over the alpacas.
🎟️ Grab your last-minute spot:
https://bit.ly/FullMoonYogaHike
🥣 Saturday, July 26 @ 6:30PM
Sound Healing & Restorative Yoga
Settle into long-held poses while bathed in healing sound vibrations—all among the gentle energy of grazing alpacas. Led by @cheryoga108 + sound healer Michele Pedersen.
🎟️ Try our new event:
https://bit.ly/AlpacaSoundHealing
🌙 Friday, August 9 @ 7:30PM
Full Moon Yoga Hike + Sound Healing
This new combo event adds sound bowls to our popular yoga hike for the ultimate full moon reset.
🎟️ Sign up to hike and heal:
https://bit.ly/HikeAndHeal
🧘♀️ Various Sundays @ 1PM — July 27, August 10, September 14
Traditional Yoga with Alpacas
Relax and rejuvenate during an all-levels yoga session in the pasture led by @jenuineyogi. Stay after class to take photos and enjoy the alpacas!
🎟️ Get your self-care Sunday on:
https://bit.ly/BBAYogaWithAlpacas
⸻
✨ Whether you’re here for moonlight hikes, sound baths, or classic alpaca yoga, we offer a peaceful, grounding experience like no other. Bring a yoga mat or towel, water, and an open heart. We’ll bring the alpacas!
#BlackBarnAlpacas #AlpacaYoga #SoundHealing #FullMoonMagic #WellnessWithAlpacas #YogaEventsMD #MindfulMoments #FinksburgMD #MDYogis #DMVYogis #Wellness #PeaceAndPasture #HikeAndHeal
Well, Well, Wellness! 🧘♀️🌕🦙
Did anyone catch that absolutely stunning moon last night? Nature sure has a way of reminding us to slow down, breathe, and be—and if you’re craving more moments like that, we have you covered!
At Black Barn Alpacas, we care deeply about wellness—for our guests and for our alpacas. A peaceful, low-stress environment is key to an alpaca’s well-being, and we believe humans deserve the same kind of care! That’s why we’ve created a series of outdoor wellness experiences to help you recharge in the most peaceful place we know: the pasture!
Here’s what’s coming up:
🌕 TOMORROW, July 12 @ 8PM
Full Moon Yoga Hike
Arrive as early as 7:30 to catch golden hour. Hike our wooded trail, pause for standing postures, and settle into peace as the full moon rises over the alpacas.
🎟️ Grab your last-minute spot:
https://bit.ly/FullMoonYogaHike
🥣 Saturday, July 26 @ 6:30PM
Sound Healing & Restorative Yoga
Settle into long-held poses while bathed in healing sound vibrations—all among the gentle energy of grazing alpacas. Led by @cheryoga108 + sound healer Michele Pedersen.
🎟️ Try our new event:
https://bit.ly/AlpacaSoundHealing
🌙 Friday, August 9 @ 7:30PM
Full Moon Yoga Hike + Sound Healing
This new combo event adds sound bowls to our popular yoga hike for the ultimate full moon reset.
🎟️ Sign up to hike and heal:
https://bit.ly/HikeAndHeal
🧘♀️ Various Sundays @ 1PM — July 27, August 10, September 14
Traditional Yoga with Alpacas
Relax and rejuvenate during an all-levels yoga session in the pasture led by @jenuineyogi. Stay after class to take photos and enjoy the alpacas!
🎟️ Get your self-care Sunday on:
https://bit.ly/BBAYogaWithAlpacas
⸻
✨ Whether you’re here for moonlight hikes, sound baths, or classic alpaca yoga, we offer a peaceful, grounding experience like no other. Bring a yoga mat or towel, water, and an open heart. We’ll bring the alpacas!
#BlackBarnAlpacas #AlpacaYoga #SoundHealing #FullMoonMagic #WellnessWithAlpacas #YogaEventsMD #MindfulMoments #FinksburgMD #MDYogis #DMVYogis #Wellness #PeaceAndPasture #HikeAndHeal
