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!
🦙 Anatoly’s Lesson 102: Meet the Blue-Eyed White Alpaca Walkeen!
Did you know blue-eyed alpacas like Walkeen are rare? To be considered a true Blue-Eyed White, an alpaca must have the Blue-Eyed White phenotype—white fleece paired with beautiful blue eyes.
Now Anatolyand his buddy Walkeen are wondering… WHERE ARE YOU AT?!
Visit Black Barn Alpacas for a Meet & Treat! Hand-feed the herd, explore the farm, snap adorable photos, and learn more fun alpaca facts along the way.
Meet & Treats are available Thursday through Sunday from 10 AM–4 PM. Purchase your tickets at BlackBarnAlpacas.com and come see Walkeen’s striking blue eyes for yourself!
2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD 21048
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Decca says it’s FRI-YAY!!! Oh yeah!!! 💃🏻
What better way to celebrate the arrival of the weekend than with alpacas?! Come slow down, enjoy some snuggly faces, and make a few alpaca friends.
Our Meet & Treats are open for drop-ins Wednesday–Sunday, 10 AM–5 PM. Grab a cup of treats and come see what the alpaca crew is up to.
Who are you bringing along for an alpaca-filled weekend?
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🧶 Ready to Knit & Nuzzle?
Join us for a cozy two-class beginner knitting workshop on September 19 and 26 from 11 AM–12 PM! Learn to create a mug rug using yarn from our very own herd while knitting alongside the alpacas.
Your $60 registration includes yarn, knitting needles to keep, alpaca feeding after class, and the chance to meet the alpaca whose yarn you used! Perfect for beginners ages 6 and up.
Spaces are limited—grab your spot today at BlackBarnAlpacas.com!
2401 Bollinger Mill, Rd
Finksburg, MD 21048
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🦙 Close out summer with the herd!
Black Barn Alpacas will be open on Labor Day—Monday, September 7—from 10 AM–5 PM, with last admission at 4 PM.
Gather your family and friends for one last summer adventure filled with fresh air, farm fun, and plenty of fluffy alpaca smiles. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the holiday and say goodbye to summer!
We can’t wait to see you at the farm! The Alpacas are Waiting for You!!
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📚 Have your littles come see our littles at Storytime with Alpacas!
Join us for a playful morning filled with stories, alpaca friends, and farm fun:
🦙 Wednesday, September 9 at 10:30 AM
🦙 Wednesday, September 23 at 10:30 AM
Bring a book and take a book at our book swap, meet the alpacas, and let your little ones enjoy extra playtime in the Kiddie Corral!
📍 Black Barn Alpacas
2401 Bollinger Mill Rd.
Finksburg, MD 21048
Who’s ready for stories, smiles, and fluffy alpaca fun?
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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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