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!

George is returning to Quimby’s for his second year on staff. We are excited to see George out and about this summer, facilitating activities for our guests as well as helping out from time to time in the kitchen with Chef Bill and Justin. George is a frequent face at Quimby’s, always smiling, with a basketball, tennis racket or beach towel in hand. George is happy to help in all areas of Quimby’s, whether helping a guest move luggage into their cottage, driving a guest in the golf cart out the The Rock, in helping set up for a cookout, or in teaching a young child how to properly hold a bow in archery. George loves all sports so be sure to ask him to toss a lacrosse ball, rally on the tennis court, play a little one on one at the basketball hoop or swim to Sandy Beach and back! He needs to get in shape for football season next fall anyway!

So happy to have you George!

Stay Tuned for more about Sam!

Welcome Sam! Glad you are OFFICIALLY now a part of the QC family. 

We are excited to welcome Olivia to her second summer on staff at Quimby’s. Olivia returns on our waitstaff team. Olivia is finishing up her senior year in her hometown of Miami, Florida. She and her father bought a house in Norton, VT where they spend their summers. Olivia loves to play the guitar and sing, she enjoys hiking and she is an avid artist. She has a warm and welcoming smile and will no doubt make our guests feel right at home during meal times. Olivia is a team player, happy to help in all ways and we are so excited for her to join the community.

About Olivia:

I was born and raised in Miami, Florida, but about a year and a half ago my dad decided to buy a house in Norton, VT- and now Vermont has my heart. I play guitar and sing during my free time, and I draw a lot! Last summer I spent a lot of time playing guitar in my ‘backyard’ (a wonderful forest), and ended up making an EP! I’ve always loved nature, whether it be Miami’s beaches or Vermont’s mountains, so working at Quimby’s is a dream come true. I’m hopeful to be enrolled at the University of Vermont in the fall of 2024, my dream school, and I can’t wait to one day live up in Vermont full time. I’m so excited to return to Quimby’s. I feel very lucky to be a part of this community!

Welcome to Quimby’s Olivia!

Stay Tuned for more about JonJon!

Welcome JonJon! We are so excited to have you join us at Quimby Country!

Renae will be returning to Quimby’s for her third season! Renae will be working in our housekeeping department, doing her best to help make cottages, the Lodge and the laundry room shine! This comes easily to Renae as she always has a smile on her face and an attitude of helping and giving her absolute best. Renae brings warmth and laughter wherever she goes and makes any work environment a happy place to be. We are so fortunate to welcome her back for her third season at Quimby’s.

When Renae is not working she loves to soak up the sun down along the shores of Great Averill.  She is always glowing!

More from Renae:

I am so excited to be returning to QC for my third season! I discovered the world of seasonal work 4 years ago after years of working as a travel agent and with Amazon.com. I have since worked in Florida, California, Vermont and Ohio. Always looking for my next adventure! My roots and family are in West Virginia but my true loves are traveling and the great outdoors. In my down time I enjoy soaking up the sun, long walks, biking, camping, reading a good book and watching sunset after sunset! I was drawn back to QC not only for it’s beauty and simplicity but because Lilly and Gene are truly the heartbeat of QC and what makes it such a special place…I know I am with family when I am here!

Welcome back to Quimby Country Renae! We are THRILLED to have you apart of the QC family. 

Gary lives with his wife Pam down the road from Quimby’s in Canaan. He has been a part of Quimby’s for about 8 years and cares deeply for it. Gary has often been willing to step in where needed, whether helping with a plumbing issue, a need in the kitchen, or in the dish room. In recent years Gary has worked hard to keep the lawns looking their best. He can be seen atop his mower, weaving his way between trees, fence posts and fields. You know when Gary has shown up to work because he always leaves things better than he found it.

Gary has a twinkle of the eye that makes all feel welcomed and cared for. We are grateful for the hard work Gary brings to Quimby’s and his keen attention to detail.