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!
The last Yoga with Alpacas dates of the season are here! 🦙🧘♀️
If yoga with alpacas has been sitting on your “I need to do that!” list, this is your chance before we roll up the mats for the season!
Saturday, September 5 @ 11 AM
Sunday, September 13 @ 2 PM
Stretch, breathe, laugh, and enjoy a one-of-a-kind yoga class surrounded by our curious alpaca crew. After class, stick around for some well-earned alpaca time and feeding!
$25 per person | Ages 6+
Grab your favorite yoga buddy and make it a farm day to remember.
🎟️ Reserve your spot today!
2401 Bollinger Mill Rd
Finksburg, MD 21048
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Summer Spa Day ✨
On hot summer days, our alpacas enjoy a refreshing belly bath followed by one of nature’s best spa treatments—a good dirt bath.
Rolling in the cool, dry earth helps absorb excess moisture and oils, provides itch relief, helps deter pests, and simply feels good.
A little bath, a little roll, and a peaceful moment in the summer sunshine.
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Meet Flora’s Son-shine, Vitaly! ☀️
Flora is a beautiful girl who we lovingly call “In Your Face Flora”—mostly because if there’s a snack involved, you can bet she’ll be right there!
But there’s only one thing Flora loves more than snacks, and that’s her handsome son, Vitaly. This true-black boy, sired by our very own New Daddy Paragon’s DaVinci, is growing into quite the independent young man.
But no matter how big he gets or how adventurous he becomes, Vitaly still wants to be right by Mama’s side wherever she goes. There’s just something extra special about a mama-and-son bond.
Want to meet Flora and Vitaly? Book your Black Barn Alpacas experience today 🦙🫶🏼
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Unwind, breathe, and reconnect—with a little alpaca company. 🦙🌅
Join us Saturday, September 12 from 6:30–8:00 PM for Sunset Mindful Meditation & Gentle Yoga at Black Barn Alpacas.
Enjoy a peaceful evening of gentle movement, mindful meditation, and quiet moments with the alpacas as the sun sets over the farm.
✨ $25 per person
Ages 18+ | Ages 16–17 welcome with an accompanying adult
Give yourself an evening to slow down, recharge, and enjoy the peaceful presence of the herd.
🎟️ Purchase tickets at BlackBarnAlpacas.com
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🍂 September is packed with alpaca fun at Black Barn Alpacas! 🦙
There’s something happening all month long! Stop by for our weekly Meet & Treats, upgrade your visit with a Premier Tour, or join us for one of our special September events:
📚 Story Time with Alpacas – Sept. 9 & 23
🧘 Yoga & Mindful Meditation – Sept. 5, 12 & 13
🧶 Knit & Nuzzle – Sept. 19 & 26
🦙 National Alpaca Days – Sept. 26 & 27 — FREE admission!
And don’t forget—Fall Ag’tivities presale begins September 1! 🍁
September is the perfect time to make some memories with the herd.
🎟️ Dates, details & tickets: BlackBarnAlpacas.com
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🍂 Fall Ag’tivities are coming to Black Barn Alpacas! 🎃
Grab your tickets early and SAVE! Presale admission is just $15 through September 30th.
Join us Fridays through Sundays in October, starting October 9th, from 10 AM–4 PM (last admission at 3 PM).
Your admission includes:
🎃 A FREE pumpkin
🦙 Alpaca feeding
🍁 Fall photo ops
🚜 Hayrides
Plus, T O Double D’s Delicious Dishes will be here Saturdays & Sundays!
Prices increase to $18 on October 1st and $20 at the gate, so don’t wait—grab those $15 tickets now!
📍 Black Barn Alpacas,2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD 21048
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📚 Have your littles come see our littles at August Storytime!
Join us Wednesday, August 26 at 10:30 AM for engaging stories, bubbles, barnyard fun, and time with our adorable alpacas. New this month: bring a gently used children’s book and swap it with a friend!
Pack a lunch or snack, let the kids play in our Kiddie Corral, then head home with happy memories and a little one ready for nap time. 🦙
2401 Bollinger Mill Rd
Finksburg, MD 21048
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Did you know alpacas have a split upper lip?👄
Here, Cream Puff is demonstrating that little split called a labial cleft and how each side can move independently.
Think of their lips like two tiny, flexible fingers. They use them to carefully pick and sort their food, grabbing the good stuff while pushing aside dirt, debris, plants they don’t want, or nibbling on things like cool, metal fencing.
It also helps them graze close to the ground without pulling up the roots—and unlike cows, alpacas don’t use their tongues to grab their food.
Who knew those adorable little lips were so talented?
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