Trilbey returned to Maine after spending time in southeastern Pennsylvania and upstate New York. An internship at Longwood Gardens in display design brought her to the Philadelphia area after graduating from Hobart and William Smith Colleges with a B.A in architectural studies. While in Philly, Trilbey gained experience in horticulture and landscape design, working for local garden maintenance and design-build companies. Prior to moving back to Maine, she garnered a Master of Landscape Architecture degree from Temple University. Trilbey enjoys the seasonal changes and activities that the great state of Maine has to offer. She especially enjoys spending time in and around the ocean, hiking, gardening, playing tennis and golf, cross country skiing in the winter, and spending time with her husband Chris and dog, Pinecone.