Have you looked up Spiritualism (science, philosophy, religion) in your area? In the US:
www.nsac.org In Canada:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SpiritualWisdom3 for more information on development circles. Spiritualist centre all run circles. I can direct you to something in your own area if you e-mail me.
A do-it-yourself project seems to lack the help of a guide or teacher. An internet teacher doesn't always have their credentials posted or who knows if they are true. I have seen far too many tout themselves without the experience to actually help. And they can be downright dangerous in leading the newby astray.
I did a circle on the internet for a while and it just didn't manifest as I had hoped. It was good but not consistent. Hands on teachers are always best.