Lilly and Gene Devlin met in 1992 at the University of Vermont.  Gene was studying English/Education and Outdoor Adventure and Lilly was a Human Development and Family Studies major. They spent extensive time hiking and climbing in the Adirondack and Green Mountains, further developing their love of the outdoors in the Northeast. Lilly and Gene have spent their professional lives coupling their love of the outdoors with their commitment to working with children and families in both traditional and non-traditional settings. Following college, Lilly taught English as a second language for a year in a small school in the cloud forests of Costa Rica while Gene pursued his love of adventure education and led backpacking and climbing trips in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and in the pacific northwest. They returned to traditional education and worked at a character-based boarding school for 13 years, where they began their family and had three sons, Skyeler, Camden and George.  A time for change led them to become directors of a traditional summer camp for 7 years in the southern Adirondacks of New York. Their life work has led them to where they are today as managing partners and day-to-day operators of Quimby Country.  In a world that is becoming more and more difficult to unplug and connect with others, time spent at Quimby Country allows for a much-needed pause to be reminded of the value of relationships and shared time spent together in the outdoors.  Quimby’s daily programming provides rich opportunities for families and individuals to grow and try new things while being among a spectacularly beautiful place. Lilly and Gene are thrilled and honored to carry forward the traditions that Quimby’s guests have been experiencing for over 100 years. When you arrive to Quimby’s they promise you will feel its warmth and a feeling of returning home, even if it is only your first time.

What does Lilly look forward to the most in this season ahead?

I look forward to facilitating experiences in families and guests’ lives where they come to know one another more deeply through time spent in the authentic environment that Quimby’s affords.  For children to see and interact with their parents in an environment that offers little to no distractions and for parents to see their children experience freedom and discovery in ways not easily achieved back home. Quimby Country facilities these moments of growth and connection and I am honored to be a witness to these moments. I also cannot wait to swim every morning before breakfast, to sit around a campfire under a star-filled sky and to meet new friends.

What does Gene look forward to the most in this season ahead?

I look forward to welcoming our guests back this season and catching up with them and learning how we can help shape their stay at Quimby Country. I love the opportunity we have to be apart of this process in helping families and individuals have an unforgettable stay while in the Northeast Kingdom. It is so gratifying to see our guests have ‘first-time’ experiences, whether it be pulling a brown trout out of Forest Lake or standing agape while taking in the setting sun on the shores of Great Averill. There is so much to explore and experience while at Quimby Country and I look forward to sharing it all with you!

Ruby will be returning to Quimby’s following her one- week wonder in 2023. We are thrilled to welcome Ruby as a full time staff member this summer as she is bursting with creative ideas and enthusiasm for the summer ahead.  Ruby comes with loads of experience working with children and we know our QC kids will love her energy and joy. Ruby always seems to have a smile on her face and is genuinely interested in people, happy and interested to talk about just about anything. In fact, Ruby is happy to do just about anything too! She says, if there is weeding or baking or cleaning to do, she is happy to help. Our plan is to not pull her too far from the guests though as we know that is where she really shines.

Ruby comes from Middlebury, VT and is currently a junior in high school.

We are thrilled to welcome Ruby this summer and so happy she will be a part of the QC team. Welcome Ruby.

Chantal will be returning to Quimby Country for her second year, this season as Quimby’s baker. Chantal is kind of like a Swiss Army knife, filled with exceptional skillsets to meet any and all QC needs. Chantal’s attention to detail, expertise in the kitchen, creativity to experiment and try new things and flavor for fun and seriousness, all combine to bring tasty and mouth watering treats to our guests this season. We are excited to welcome Chantal back to Quimby’s in this new role and are confident she will continue to bring expertise, enthusiasm, humor, hard work and warmth to her Quimby day. Chantal understands what Northeast Kingdom hospitality is all about and our guests will certainly feel welcomed and cared for by her presence and her role in the kitchen.

A bit from Chantal:

Howdy work fam! I’ll start at the beginning… I was born and raised here in the beautiful Northeast Kingdom, usually riding around town on my 4-wheeler or snowmobile. I absolutely love the outdoors, mostly swimming and hiking. When I was a teenager, we moved to Connecticut. After high school I went to Culinary school and now have over 20 years of hospitality experience. I am very much looking forward to cooking outside on Tuesdays and then checking out the karaoke scene. dancing and star gazing sounds like a great way to end any day. I’m very much looking forward to waking up on a lake and making amazing memories with and for our guests.
Can’t wait to meet new guests and welcome those who return!

Welcome Chantal! We are so happy to have you join us this season! 

This summer will be Hayahn’s 2nd season working full time at Quimby’s. We have gotten to know Hayahn over the past few years and he has been a great person to call on when extra help has been needed. He has helped in the dish room, on the archery range and with various projects on site like wood chopping and delivery of wood to cottages. He has a playful spirit and is always first to raise his hand to participate in games like dodge ball or kick ball. Hayahn loves to stay busy so we are confident he will love his work at Quimby Country!

A little about Hayahn: 

Hi Im Hayahn. I’m originally from Korea (The nice one in the south) Now I live in Canaan, just down the road from Quimby’as. You can usually find me inside drumming, eating, watching tv, or outside doing who knows what. I enjoy playing drums, being outside, playing sports and sleeping.

I’m looking forward to being a Quimby employee because I love it at the resort! Quimby Country is in a great place and it is just so peaceful there.

Welcome Back to Quimby Country Hayahn! We are so happy to have you! 

Welcome Andrea! We are so excited to welcome you to Quimby Country.

Stay tuned for more info on Larry!